Apprenticeship - Fp&a

**Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech scale-up that is transforming insurance pricing and reserving with transparent machine learning.**

Our SaaS platform leverages the power of transparent machine learning and predictive analytics to inject game-changing speed, performance and reliability into insurers’ pricing and reserving processes.

Powered by skilled R&D, Product & Actuarial teams we’ve developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing and reserving in an unprecedented manner.

This results in a pricing solution that enables insurance companies to model risks 10 times faster with greater predictive power than traditional methods, whilst including next-generation reserving features, offering an end-to-end platform that anticipates and accounts for future claims.

**Akur8 has already been selected**:

- ** In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2024**
- ** In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024**
- ** In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024**
- ** In CNBC’s World Top 150 Insurtech Companies 2024**

With **42 nationalities**on our team and offices in 8 major global cities, Akur8’s solution is international by design, serving over 320 clients across 4 continents, and focusing on mature markets to drive faster growth.

To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click here.

We’re seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented FP&A Apprentice / Intern to reinforce our finance team. This role is central to our financial operations, with a strong focus on **monthly reporting, investor communication, ESG tracking**, and **project support**. **As part of the Finance & Legal team, you will report to our FP&A lead** and play a key part in ensuring financial rigor and strategic alignment as we continue our global expansion.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Monthly Closing & KPI Reporting**
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial dashboards with key SaaS KPIs (ARR, churn, CAC, etc.)
- Develop performance variance analyses (vs. forecast, budget, and prior periods)
- Collaborate with accounting to understand variances and with FP&A lead to improve future forecasts
- Drive consistency and accuracy in reporting

**Investor Reporting**
- Complete ad hoc financial and ESG reporting requests for investors, including detailed commentary
- Support cross-functional teams in providing data and insights for investor decks

**Cost Tracking & Optimization**
- Track and analyze operational and departmental spend vs. budget
- Provide cost visibility to department leads and propose cost-saving opportunities
- Participate in reviewing procurement decisions and spend commitments

**French Tax Credits (CIR)**
- Contribute to documentation and analysis related to Crédit d’Impôt Recherche (CIR)
- Coordinate with R&D, legal, and accounting to ensure eligibility and compliance

**ESG Initiatives & Strategic Projects**
- Maintain dashboards and tracking tools for ESG initiatives (e.g., carbon footprint, DEI, governance)
- Support internal stakeholders in setting, tracking, and reporting ESG goals
- Participate in transversal company projects, including ERP enhancements, new processes, or international expansion efforts

**Miscellaneous**

Support company and finance initiatives that will materialize as the company grows

You are currently enrolled in a **Master’s degree program**, ideally in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. You are looking for a 1-year or 2-years apprenticeship, starting between September and November.

**Skills**
- Strong financial analysis and Excel/Google Sheets skills
- Familiarity with BI and ERP tools (e.g., NetSuite, Looker, Power BI) is a plus
- Good understanding of SaaS metrics and ESG frameworks
- Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable to a scale-up environment
- Excellent communication skills in English & French

**As a newcomer, you'll be joining a diverse, highly skilled and motivated team, with a strong Tech DNA, colleagues that are eager to share their knowledge and passion.**

But it’s not all work, you’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun.

In addition to this, we will provide you with:

- Competitive apprenticeship compensation
- 25 days of paid holidays + RTT
- Gym membership with Gymlib + corporate sporting activities
- Excellent health insurance with Alan
- Swile lunch vouchers
- Public transportation reimbursement + sustainable mobility allowance
- Free cafeteria with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks
- Great office in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris