FP&A Analyst
Paris
HR & Operations – Finance /
CDI - Permanent /
Hybrid
Are you looking to have an impact on the daily life of millions of entrepreneurs in France (and tomorrow in Europe)?
Are you looking for a work environment that values trust, proactivity, and autonomy?
Are our Engineering principles aligned with your vision?
Then Pennylane is the right place for you !
Our vision
We aim to become the most beloved financial Operating System of French SMEs (and soon, European ones).
We help entrepreneurs rid themselves of time-consuming tasks related to accounting and finance while providing them with access to key financial information to assist in making the best decisions for their business.
Simultaneously, we support accounting firms by enabling them to spend less time on redundant and repetitive tasks and more time on advising and supporting their clients. Already, over 100,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and more than 2,000 accounting firms use Pennylane in France! 🚀
About us
Pennylane is one of the fastest growing Fintechs in France (and soon to be in Europe!)
In 4 years of existence, we’ve managed to :
💻 Make ourselves known as a groundbreaking accounting and financial software for small businesses and their accountants
💰 Raise a total of €84 millions, including from Sequoia, the famous fund from the Silicon Valley who invested early in companies like Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Stripe, Paypal and much more...
👨👩👧👦 Grow from 7 cofounders to 360+ happy Pennylaners : we’re now recognized as one of the greatest places to work in France (and also remotely), with a 4.5/5 rating on Glassdoor and an e-NPS of 94.
🌍 Build an international environment with more than 25 nationalities, with a strong remote-friendly culture, where 30% of the employees are already working from all parts of Europe
🤝 Earn the trust of thousands of customers and accounting firms and obtain outstanding ratings
🚀 Already more than 100,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and over 2,000 accounting firms use Pennylane in France!
Job description
The FP&A team is responsible for managing the company’s financial forecasting and reporting processes as well as partnering with business stakeholders to enable and drive financially informed decision-making.
As an Analyst in the team and reporting to the FP&A lead, you will have the exciting opportunity to grow and develop as a finance professional.
Your missions will be:
_ Reporting and Analysis: Contribute to the production of monthly Financial reports, analysis and comments for top management and Investors
_ Budget and Forecast: Drive end-to-end the budget process within your scope
- Build and maintain advanced forecasting models
- Collaborate with various teams to gather the inputs for forecast preparation
_ Business Partnering: Be the financial contact for other departments within your scope, and provide them with financial analyses and models to support decision-making.
_ Ad hoc projects: Participate in ad hoc financial projects to improve our financial processes and support the growth of Pennylane
Who we are looking for?
- More than 3 years of relevant experience in Finance, with a track record in audit, transaction services or FP&A
- Strong analytical skills with a business-oriented profile
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Autonomy, organisation, and a methodical approach to problem-solving
- Advanced knowledge of Excel / Google Sheet
- Knowledge of SQL is a plus
- Fluent in French and in English
To thrive at Pennylane, you need :
- To be energized by an ever-shifting work environment
- To be highly collaborative (within your team or other stakeholders)
- Sufficiently experienced to prioritize business-led actions on your day to day activity
- We know that some people are less likely to apply than others, if they don’t feel like they meet the full list of criteria.
- If you’re hesitating, we encourage you to apply : who knows, it might be the start of a meaningful and long-lasting collaboration.
What do we do to make your work life easier
🏢 You'll be able to work remotely from your country of residence, as long as it is in Europe and within a maximum time difference of two hours from the CET time zone
🌴 Wherever you are based, you will get 25 vacations days paid by Pennylane
💵 You’ll have a competitive compensation package
📈 You'll get company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you're building with us
🏡 You’ll have a budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work from a coworking space whenever you feel like it
⛹️ Through our partner Gymlib, you’ll have access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness
💻 You’ll get the latest Apple equipment
🎉 We are committed to regularly coming together for company events such as Tech Days (which bring remote Pennylaners together every 3 months) or our annual company seminar, fostering significant moments of cohesion for everyone.
If you are based in France, you will have a French contract following French regulation on top of the additional perks : 8 to 13 RTT, 5 weeks PTOs, lunch credits (Swile), Alan Blue healthcare cover and regular events in cities where Pennylaners are mostly presents (Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes…)
We're working on providing those last advantages to our people based outside of France as well, but it can be quite more complex depending on different countries.
Recruitment Process
- First interview with Simon, our Recruiter (30 min)
- Interview with Hélène, FP&A lead (45 min - 1h)
- Case Study at home & debriefing with Hélène (1h)
- Last round, Fit interview with Raphaël (Head of Finance) and Félix (COO and Co-founder of Pennylane) (45 min) + Fit interview with one or two team members (30 min)
We also want to emphasize that we fully embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and that we’re doing our best to create a safe and inclusive environment. We are committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, disabilities, or any other traits that make you who you are. If anything, diversity makes us a more fun place to work at.
