Finance Project Manager

Wakam is an European B2B2C insurer that designs white label general insurance (GI) products for its partners (e-retailers, brokers and fintechs/insurtechs,...). Our insurance solutions are embedded within the products or services offered to the end-customer.

Wakam operates in 32 countries across Europe with most of the revenues generated outside of France. Most of our products are delivered through API and hosts white label insurance solutions via our Play&Plug platform.
- **Our culture? Free to impact.**_

A culture where everything is possible, where all ideas are taken into consideration, where everyone has an impact Hungry for freedom? Thirsty for autonomy? If you are adventurous, then the Wakam adventure might be made for you

**Main Tasks & Responsibilities**

The Finance Project Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful implementation of financial initiatives that align with organizational goals.

**Project Management**:Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, timelines, resource requirements, and dependencies.
Identify and assess potential risks and issues that may impact project success.
Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges.
Provide timely updates on project progress, milestones, and financial implications.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and operations, to ensure seamless project integration.

**Financial Analysis and Modeling**:Conduct financial analyses and modeling to support project feasibility assessments and decision-making.
Ensure financial projections align with organizational objectives and are based on sound assumptions.

**Budget Management**:Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
Collaborate with finance teams to provide accurate and timely financial reports for project stakeholders.

**Change Management**:Facilitate change management processes related to financial projects.
Design new financial processes or systems oriented towards higher efficiency
Communicate changes effectively and provide support to teams adapting to new setups.

**Profile requirements**
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in the finance sector for at least 8 years on similar role, with a successful track record of delivering complex financial projects.
- Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.

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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams.

**Recruitment process**:

- Interview with the Lead recruiter - 30 min
- Interview with the Hiring Manager, Head of Program Finance - 1 hour
- Interview with the Head of Accounting - 30 min
- Interview with the VP Finance - 30 min
- HR interview with the Head of Talent - 30 min
- **Positive energy, agility, and team spirit are essential to support Wakam in its hyper-growth**_
- You have the Wakam mindset? Join us_

**More about us**

**Our culture? **_**Free to impact**_. A culture where everything is possible, where all ideas are taken into consideration, where everyone has an impact on the transformation of insurance Hungry for freedom? Thirsty for autonomy? If you are adventurous and like challenges, then the Wakam adventure might be made for youDiscover -on our website
- who we really are with the 11 cultural markersthat so well describe us

What we are looking for
Mindset compatibility with our ‘Free to Impact’ culture: Think big
Biased for action
Curious and eager to learn
Can say no and find solutions
Aims for the moon (but please don’t stick on the moon)
And above all: have fun working together

Good to know
Wakam is not based on a hierarchy but on a methodology where everyone finds his role and knows his objectives.
With a flat hierarchical system and a highly collaborative operating model, Wakam is an extremely agile and transparent company.
Every last Friday of the month, it's Free.day at Wakam, a day without meetings to take a step aside and dedicate ourselves to skills sponsorship or other activities (because we are curious, I remind you).
Full-remote is a reality at Wakam (there is even one Wakamee who works from his sailing boat )
Last but not least : we are nice and we have fun (you'll find out by yourself )

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

- As an insurance company, we need a profile for this role with experience in financial services or ideally in the insurance market, is it matching your background ? *

Work Location: In person