Head of Central Finance

Shift is the leading AI platform for insurance.  Shift combines generative, agentic, and predictive AI to transform underwriting, claims, and fraud and risk - driving operational efficiency, exceptional customer experiences and measurable business impact.  Trusted by the world's leading insurers, Shift delivers AI when and where it matters most, at scale and with proven results.

Our culture is built on innovation, trust, and a drive to transform the insurance industry through our SaaS platform. We come from more than 50 different countries and cultures and together we are creating the future of insurance.

We are hiring a Head of Central Finance to own group consolidation, strengthen internal controls and treasury management, and accelerate the development of the group's reporting processes and toolset to support growth. This role will also own the operational implementation of the new transfer pricing policy and oversee sales administration.  You will lead and develop the Central Finance team, composed today of 2 direct reports with scope to grow, and drive finance transformation (systems, automation, reporting), in close partnership with the Accounting and FP&A teams.  The environment is international, with multiple legal entities and stakeholders across Europe and North America. The role reports to the Global Corporate Controller, based in Paris, France.  Due to the highly collaborative nature of this role, we expect this person to be in the office minimum of 2 days per week.

What You'll Do

• Own group consolidation operations and deliver timely, accurate consolidated financial statements, manage changes in international accounting standards.
• Build and maintain internal controls to secure consolidated statements and external reporting.
• Develop and scale the group reporting process and toolset to enable faster close, richer analytics and support growth.
• Develop and own treasury management (cash allocation, bank relationships, treasury policies, financing).
• Own transfer pricing policy implementation and contribute to other tax compliance initiatives.
• Oversee sales administration in partnership with the Sales Ops team.
• Partner with the Accounting and FP&A teams to drive rationalization and standardization of finance operations.
• Develop and lead a high‑performing Central Finance team able to operate consolidation, systems, shared services and transformation programs. The team is composed today of a consolidation/reporting manager and a sales administrator/IT admin.
• Promote a mindset of partnership and open communication encouraging knowledge sharing and collective problem-solving.

What You Bring

Must have

• Master's degree in Finance or equivalent; 10+ years progressive finance experience from audit to multinational corporation.
• Strong group reporting expertise (consolidation, IFRS) and demonstrable experience implementing internal control frameworks.
• Proven experience developing reporting processes and toolsets, and driving system rationalization or major finance transformations.
• Strong leadership, program management and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to partner effectively with Finance and Business leaders.
• Fluent in French and English.

Nice to have

• Experience in private equity and multinational, fast‑scaling tech environments.
• Experience in treasury management.
• Hands‑on familiarity with consolidation tools and BI tools.
• Experience developing or operationalizing transfer pricing/intercompany policies.

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To support our permanent, full time employees at every stage of their careers and lives, we provide a competitive total rewards and benefits package. Here are the global benefits we'd like to highlight:

• Flexible remote and hybrid working options
• Competitive Salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance
• Company equity
• Multiple Learning and Development opportunities, including Focus Fridays, a half-day each month to focus on learning and personal growth
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Mental health benefits 
• 2 MAD Days per year (Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering)

Additional benefits may be offered by country - ask your recruiter for more information. Intern and Apprentice position are eligible for some of these benefits - ask your recruiter for more details.

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