Financial and Planning Analyst

Everything we do at AdaCore is centered around helping developers build safe, secure and reliable software.

For 30 years, we've partnered with global leaders in aerospace & defense, air traffic management, space, railway and financial services. We've developed tools and services simplifying high-integrity software development through a subscription-based model. As demand for secure applications grows in industries like automotive, medical, energy, and IoT, we're adapting our proven technologies to assist a new generation of developers.

Our 190+ global experts based in the US, France, Germany, the UK, and Estonia, collectively develop cutting-edge technologies to address the challenges of high-grade software development.

Joining AdaCore is about joining a culture of innovation, openness, collaboration and dependability, which defines how we work together, with our customers and partners.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and data-driven FP&A Analyst to join our finance team in Paris. This role is central to driving business performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing our Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical expertise, particularly with NetSuite and Power BI, and a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable financial insights.

We are seeking a highly analytical and data-driven FP&A Analyst to join our finance team in Paris. This role is central to driving business performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing our Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical expertise, particularly with NetSuite and Power BI, and a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling & Forecasting:
• Develop and maintain financial models (e.g., budgeting, forecasting) to support business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Analysis & Reporting:
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and provide clear explanations of performance drivers.
• Prepare and automate recurring financial reports, dashboards, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for management and executive stakeholders.
• Leverage large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.
• BI Development & Tool Enhancement:
• Actively assist in the development and improvement of the BI platform, specifically focusing on Power BI.
• Help design new data sources, build automated reports, and optimize data flows between NetSuite and analytical tools.
• Act as a power user of our financial systems, driving efficiency and data quality improvements.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate closely with operational and business leaders to understand their financial needs, review performance, and provide financial guidance on projects and investments.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in a highly analytical finance role. Candidates must have an initial professional background in one of the following areas:
• External Audit (Big Four or similar)
• Transaction Services (TS) / Due Diligence
• Corporate FP&A
• Education: Master's degree from a top-tier Engineering School or Business School, with a focus on Finance.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Advanced Excel modeling is mandatory.
• Strong expertise and practical experience with Power BI.
• Familiarity and working experience with a major ERP system such as NetSuite.
• Experience with BI or any other EPM tools for efficient data extraction and analysis is a significant advantage.
• Analytical Skills: strong analytical and very detail oriented
• Location: Based in Paris, France.
• Languages: Fluent English required

Candidate Profile: The Ideal Fit

You are a highly data-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Your background in Audit, Transaction Services, or Corporate FP&A has instilled a rigorous discipline for accuracy and structured financial analysis. You are proactive, detail-oriented and get things done.

Beyond the job

We are looking for people who want their work to have a direct impact on improving the reliability, safety, and security of the software that modern society has grown increasingly dependent on in an international environment. Our sales and marketing team is staffed with multi-talented, tenacious and creative individuals; and our HR team is committed to ensuring your tenure with AdaCore is a positive one. Our cultural diversity is one of our strengths, enabling us to operate successfully on an international scale and we celebrate it during our social events (summer meetings, activity week-ends, holidays dinner etc).

We encourage our employees to explore their curiosity by providing them ongoing and lifelong training from their first day in AdaCore with a strong onboarding plan. As we know that juggling work and life is challenging, we offer flexibility to accommodate personal needs and work commitments.

AdaCore offers competitive compensation, benefits and thoughtful perks. We go beyond industry standards to help keep our employees comfortable and satisfied both on and off the job, no matter where they are based.