Finance Manager

As Hello Tomorrow blooms, we are looking for a Finance Manager (Responsable administratif et financier, RAF) who will be the right hand of our Director of Finance, Administration, HR & Legal.

Together with the Director and our Finance Operations Specialist, you will be part of the Finance & Administration team and we are looking for someone rigorous and passionate about data, process, and business related analysis to help our leaders make better decisions, and our organization grow sustainably.

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

As the right hand of the Director of Finance, Administration and Legal, you will be responsible for overseeing the company’s Finance Operations, driving FP&A, and partnering with the different business leaders to assist them in the decision-making process.

Finance Operations & Accounting

• Track and oversee payables and receivables managed by our Finance Operations Specialist
• Collaborate with the accounting firm: monitor and ensure the accuracy of accounting data
• Coordinate relevant stakeholders to define schedules and ensure our quarterly and annual closings are completed on time
• Ensure data accuracy and reliability on our financial & accounting systems
• Maintain and improve the company’s integrated financial model (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet)
• Contribute to the budgeting process by assisting leaders with the (re)building of their budgets, cost optimisation and forecasting
• Develop scenario analyses to support strategic decisions (pricing, new markets, hiring pace, etc.)
• Provide ad-hoc deep dives for the leadership
• Assist the leadership in the development of business plans and long-term financial models

Business Performance & Financial Reporting

• Produce and analyse monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports (P&L, cash flow, margins)
• Analyse the performance of the different departments and translate business questions into clear and actionable analyses for the leadership
• Provide ad-hoc deep dives for the leadership
• Build and develop financial dashboards (KPIs, margins, profitability by activity, etc.)
• Spend the necessary time with different stakeholders to fully understand business issues and their financial impacts

Administration, Compliance & Tax

• Collaborate with local tax advisors and authorities to resolve tax issues
• Ensure tax and regulatory compliance across our global footprint
• Contribute to the development and execution of tax strategies
• Advise leadership on the tax implications of strategic business decisions and cross-border transactions
• Analyse tax implications in key areas such as new market entry, subsidiary creation, global hiring, etc.
• Oversee administrative and legal obligations of the company
• Monitor insurance policies, supplier and service provider contracts

Administration & Process Improvement

• Harmonise management tools, methods and processes in order to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data and improve reporting
• Implement tools and automations (Google Sheets, SaaS tools, workflows)
• Identify friction points in the admin/finance processes and educate operational teams on finance/admin issues
• Document finance/admin processes to enable scalability

Strategic Initiatives and Projects

• Collaborate with other departments to drive cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Contribute to the research of new fundings, both dilutive and non-dilutive

While this position does not involve direct line management, it demands significant cross-functional coordination and the ability to influence without formal authority.

YOUR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES

• You have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• You have a higher degree in Business Finance, Accounting or similar.
• You have a proven track record in accounting, business partnering, reporting, tax readiness, and project management.
• Experience working in a multi-company or group environment is a plus.
• Experience in a growing SME is a plus.
• Experience in an international working environment is a plus.

YOUR SKILLS & TALENTS

• You are bilingual in French AND English.
• You are very autonomous and rigorous with a strong sense of priorities.
• You are extremely data-driven and highly analytical.
• You have a strong strategic vision, business acumen, and proactive approach.
• You have a knack for structuring processes and continuous improvement.
• You are constructive and always seek to find solutions.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint and have a working knowledge of G Suite (Mail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc) and Power BI.