FP&A Manager

Who are we?

iBanFirst is a fast-growing European fintech that is revolutionizing international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowers Small & Medium Multinationals (SMMs) to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions, and foreign exchange risk management across 140 countries — quickly, transparently, and securely.

We make life easier for SMEs through an advanced technology platform (automation, APIs, AI…) combined with dedicated expertise, offering the best of both worlds: the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner.

By simplifying complexity, iBanFirst helps thousands of bold companies seize global business opportunities with peace of mind — delivering simplicity, transparency, and security.

 

Key figures

• 350+ employees across 14 offices in 11 European countries
• 30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32
• 10,000 corporate clients trust us
• €80M in revenue in 2025, with a target of around €100M in 2026
• Profitable for nearly two years
• Ranked for 7 consecutive years in the Financial Times FT1000, among the fastest-growing European companies
• An NPS of 87.5 — an exceptional score in our industry that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on the simplicity, speed, and quality of our service

 

A strong culture built around 4 core values

• Team First: The complexity of our industry demands collective intelligence. We prioritize cooperation, transparency, and knowledge sharing. Success is a team effort, and decisions are made together.
• Tenacity: We're transforming a challenging and highly regulated market. It requires endurance, fast learning, and resilience — qualities rooted in our entrepreneurial DNA.
• Transformation: Innovation is not a buzzword; it's a necessity in a constantly shifting and strategic sector. We innovate with intent: every technical, product, or organizational improvement is designed for real impact.
• Trust: Trust is the foundation of everything we build — with our clients and, above all, internally. It's driven by ownership, autonomy, and a shared commitment to transparency, rigor, and reliability.

 

Recruitment Context

As iBanFirst continues to scale — €80M in revenue, 30% YoY growth, profitable — we are strengthening our Finance function to match the ambition of the business. We are looking for an FP&A Manager to join Arnaud De la Porte (CFO & Deputy CEO) following the departure of the current FP&A Manager.

You will inherit a solid foundation and take it further — raising the bar on financial analysis, forecasting quality, and the Finance team's ability to be a true business partner across the organisation.

 

Manager & Team

You will report directly to Arnaud De la Porte, CFO & Deputy CEO of iBanFirst.

You will manage two FP&A Analysts (1 junior and 1 senior).

You will work in close collaboration with the broader Finance team across Paris, Brussels, and London (Controlling, Accounting, Treasury), as well as cross-functional business partners (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Tech).

 

What will you do?

As FP&A Manager, you will be the financial intelligence engine of iBanFirst — ensuring the business has the right data, models, and insights to make confident decisions at speed.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Own the monthly and quarterly financial closing and reporting process, delivering clear and actionable P&L analysis to the CFO and senior leadership
• Build and maintain executive-level dashboards and reports, ensuring leadership has real-time visibility on performance
• Present financial results and key insights to senior management and the Board

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget process and rolling forecasts across the group
• Develop and maintain robust financial models (multi-scenario, multi-country) to support strategic planning
• Track actuals vs. budget and provide meaningful variance analysis with clear commentary

Business Partnering & Strategic Analysis

• Act as a trusted financial partner to commercial and operational teams — translating numbers into business insights
• Support go-to-market decisions, new market entries, product economics, and investment cases with rigorous financial analysis

Relation with stakeholders

• Prepare quarterly Board and investor materials, building a rigorous and compelling performance storyline
• Support fundraising processes end-to-end, from due diligence preparation to data room management
• Contribute to M&A and strategic transaction analysis: reviewing targets, challenging figures and supporting Q&A

Process Improvement & Automation

• Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting infrastructure
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline recurring financial tasks, including through AI tools
• Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across systems

Team Management

• Coach, develop, and support the FP&A Analysts in their day-to-day work and professional growth

 

Role Objectives

First 3 months:

• Get fully up to speed with iBanFirst's financial model, P&L structure, and existing reporting
• Deliver your first budget cycle or quarterly close with full ownership
• Build strong relationships with Arnaud and key business stakeholder
• Develop a sharp, critical view of the existing FP&A setup — processes, tools, reporting quality — and identify concrete areas for improvement

First 6 months:

• Elevate the quality and speed of FP&A reporting
• Deliver a refreshed forecasting model and scenario framework
• Be recognised as a credible financial partner by business teams
• Start challenging the status quo: what should we do differently? What's missing? What's not good enough? Begin translating these observations into actionable recommendations

First 12 months:

• Own the full FP&A agenda with high autonomy
• Have a measurable impact on the quality of financial decisions across the group
• Contribute to at least one strategic or transactional initiative

 

What do you bring?

Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience, with a strong foundation in Transaction Services (or Corporate Finance / Financial Due Diligence) role — followed by FP&A experience in a fast-growing company
• Track record of building and owning complex financial models under pressure
• Experience in a scale-up, fintech, or B2B SaaS environment is a strong plus

Must-have skills

• Financial modelling excellence — you build robust, decision-grade models from scratch and know how to make them tell a story
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets — you are genuinely fast and precise
• Analytical rigour — you don't just report numbers; you explain them, challenge them, and turn them into recommendations
• Business partnering mindset — you are as comfortable in a room with the CFO as with a Country Manager, and you build trust through expertise and clarity
• Autonomy and ownership — you don't wait to be told; you identify what needs to be done and drive it
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Metabase, Tableau, Looker…)
• Fluent in both French and English

Nice to have

• Familiarity with multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation
• Exposure to revenue forecasting in a SaaS / subscription model
• Experience with AI tools for financial analysis or reporting automation

 

What do we offer?

Contract & benefits

• Permanent contract (CDI)
• Office location: Paris (Porte Maillot)
• Hybrid work policy: Office-first culture — 1 to 2 days remote per week
• Swile meal card
• AXA health insurance
• 50% commuter benefit reimbursement
• RTT (extra paid days off)
• Gymlib subscription

Grow at iBanFirst

• Work directly with the CFO on strategic and high-stakes financial topics
• Develop deep expertise in fintech, international payments, and multi-market finance
• Enjoy real ownership over the FP&A function in a profitable, fast-growing company
• Thrive in a multicultural environment, with 14 offices across Europe
• Participate in company-wide events: team offsites, company parties, and regular social activities

 

Recruitment Process

1. Screening call with Malorie Petitjean (Talent Acquisition Specialist) — 30 minutes – remote (Teams) — Purpose: General fit, motivation, salary expectations, availability
2. Interview with Valentin (FP&A Manager) — 45 minutes – remote or in-person — Purpose: Technical finance skills, experience, day-to-day fit
3. Case study & presentation — 45 minutes – remote or in-person — Purpose: Financial modelling, analytical thinking, problem-solving approach
4. Final round with Arnaud De la Porte (CFO & Deputy CEO) — In-person — Purpose: Leadership validation, strategic alignment, long-term potential