ABOUT US

At Kili Technology, our mission is to empower businesses to transform unstructured data into high-quality data to dramatically accelerate the build of reliable AI.

In 2024, we embarked on a new adventure and built a brand-new product from scratch: DeepIP

DeepIP is helping patent agents and attorneys streamline the process of drafting patent applications. This product leverages the latest advances in AI—like foundation models—to accelerate the fundamental steps involved in building these applications. In 2024, we have experienced tremendous growth, and we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to help us accelerate further and reach new heights.

We are a team of collaborative hustlers, ambitious learners, and ownership champions. If you're excited about a fast-paced, flexible environment where growth is celebrated and every day brings new possibilities, join us on this exciting journey at our Paris Headquarters! 🚀

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Head of Finance, you will be more than just number crunching. You’ll be a critical strategic business partner and the CFO’s trusted advisor, driving financial strategy and enabling decisive, high-impact decisions across the organization. This role is designed for an experienced professional from M&A or Transaction Services looking to step into a dynamic environment where strategic finance takes center stage.

Main missions:

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the development of comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses that inform key strategic decisions. Your insights will be pivotal in shaping the company’s financial future, ensuring that every plan aligns with our ambitious growth objectives.

Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership by translating complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights. Collaborate across departments to drive strategic initiatives and optimize performance, ensuring the company’s resources are effectively aligned with its goals.

M&A, Fundraising, & Strategic Initiatives

• Play a key role in evaluating and executing mergers, acquisitions, equity fundraising, and debt financing opportunities. Your expertise will help guide strategic investments and unlock new growth avenues.

Cost Optimization & Cash Flow Strategy

• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives while ensuring robust cash management and liquidity planning. Your proactive approach will support business stability and fuel innovation.

Financial Supervision & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee high-level financial operations with a focus on strategic oversight rather than routine accounting tasks. Ensure that all financial practices comply with legal, regulatory, and tax requirements, including key incentives like CIR/CII.

ABOUT YOU

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) are a plus.
• A minimum of 4-5 years in FP&A or Controlling, with a proven track record in Transaction Services or M&A. You should be adept at financial modeling, forecasting, and interpreting financial data to have a business impact.
• Your ability to generate actionable insights from financial data will empower strategic decision-making. You thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and continuous improvement are valued.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must be comfortable presenting financial insights to senior management and working cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives.
• You have a drive for continuous improvement and the ability to see beyond the numbers to the big picture are key to success in this role.

Why Join Us?

Becoming our Strategic Finance Business Partner means becoming the CFO's trusted right-hand in a high-stakes, high-impact role. If you’re an ambitious finance professional with an M&A background looking to leverage your skills in a forward-thinking, innovative environment, this is your opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a cutting-edge AI company.

DeepIP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, colour, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.