About D&M:

Descartes & Mauss is a StraTech, an AI-powered platform for strategy-making. Founded in 2021, D&M models the future to build critical paths for companies to find growth and resilience. By combining advanced data modelling capabilities with a creative methodology rooted in social sciences, D&M de-risks decision-making and gives leaders back their capacity to act.

Studies show that women and people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the person we need!

Responsibilities:

As a Finance Ops Apprentice, you will work on the following tasks:

Accounting:

Participate in monthly and annual general and analytical accounting, in collaboration with the accounting firm, including:

• Sending documents and provisions to the accounting firm or uploading them in Pennylane

• Managing expense reports and supplier invoices using our tools

• Preparing and reviewing weekly payments

Management Control:

• Assist in establishing monthly and annual provisions with the help of our CFO

• Create management dashboards (P&L, KPIs) to closely monitor our ARR, Gross Margin, and budget vs. actuals

• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and reports tailored to the needs of D&M and the requests of our investors

• Participate in the monthly and annual analytical review with the help of our CFO and the accounting firm

Sales Administration:

• Prepare and send client invoices

• Follow up on payments (accounts receivable & payable aging) and client reminders

Tools:

• Pennylane (accounting and invoicing)

• Qonto & BNP (payments)

• Excel, Lucca (HRIS)

Profile:

• You are a Master’s student in Finance or Management Control (business school, university, IAE).

• You have a solid foundation in accounting and management, gained through a previous internship or apprenticeship in a firm or company.

• You are characterized by rigor and attention to detail. Additionally, you are dynamic, proactive, and enjoy taking initiatives and proposing ideas.

• Finally, you are fluent in English and French.

Desired Apprenticeship Schedule: 4 days in the company / 1 day in training or 3 days in the company / 2 days in training

• 30 mins chat with HR team

• 30 mins chat with the hiring manager

• A case study on a mission related to the role

What we offer:

Fixed Flexible working arrangements:

• A flexible hybrid approach to work;

• Work from home (or wherever you perform best) up to 3 days per week;

• 2 days per week in the office with your colleagues (WeWork spaces in Paris 9eme);

• Access to WeWork offices worldwide

An international, diverse, and inclusive work environment:

• Join a team that already has 18 nationalities and continues to grow;

• Regular team building activities & drinks after work

• International company offsite (the most recent one in Tuscany in 2024).

Company benefits:

• 50% of transportation is reimbursed;

• Swile card

• 25 days off + RTT + your birthday off 🎊

• Health Insurance (Mutuelle)

Continuous learning and development:

• A culture that promotes professional growth and well-being, guided managers and peers;

• Access to training and development resources.