Who are we?
iBanFirst is a fast-growing European fintech that is revolutionizing international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowers Small & Medium Multinationals (SMMs) to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions, and foreign exchange risk management across 140 countries - quickly, transparently, and securely.
We make life easier for SMEs through an advanced technology platform (automation, APIs, AI…) combined with dedicated expertise, offering the best of both worlds: the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner.
By simplifying complexity, iBanFirst helps thousands of bold companies seize global business opportunities with peace of mind - delivering simplicity, transparency, and security.
Key figures
- 350+ employees across 14 offices in 11 European countries
- 30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32
- 10,000 corporate clients trust us
- €80M in revenue in 2025, with a target of around €100M in 2026
- Profitable for nearly two years
- Ranked for 7 consecutive years in the Financial Times FT1000, among the fastest-growing European companies
- An NPS of 87.5 - an exceptional score in our industry that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on the simplicity, speed, and quality of our service
A strong culture built around 4 core values
- Team First: The complexity of our industry demands collective intelligence. We prioritize cooperation, transparency, and knowledge sharing. Success is a team effort, and decisions are made together.
- Tenacity: We're transforming a challenging and highly regulated market. It requires endurance, fast learning, and resilience - qualities rooted in our entrepreneurial DNA.
- Transformation: Innovation is not a buzzword; it's a necessity in a constantly shifting and strategic sector. We innovate with intent: every technical, product, or organizational improvement is designed for real impact.
- Trust: Trust is the foundation of everything we build - with our clients and, above all, internally. It's driven by ownership, autonomy, and a shared commitment to transparency, rigor, and reliability.
Recruitment Context
As iBanFirst continues to scale - €80M in revenue, 30% YoY growth, profitable - we are strengthening our Finance function to match the ambition of the business. We are looking for an FP&A Manager to join Arnaud De la Porte (CFO & Deputy CEO) following the departure of the current FP&A Manager.
You will inherit a solid foundation and take it further - raising the bar on financial analysis, forecasting quality, and the Finance team's ability to be a true business partner across the organisation.
Manager & Team
You will report directly to Arnaud De la Porte, CFO & Deputy CEO of iBanFirst.
You will manage two FP&A Analysts (1 junior and 1 senior).
You will work in close collaboration with the broader Finance team across Paris, Brussels, and London (Controlling, Accounting, Treasury), as well as cross-functional business partners (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Tech).
What will you do?
As FP&A Manager, you will be the financial intelligence engine of iBanFirst - ensuring the business has the right data, models, and insights to make confident decisions at speed.
Reporting & Performance Management
- Own the monthly and quarterly financial closing and reporting process, delivering clear and actionable P&L analysis to the CFO and senior leadership
- Build and maintain executive-level dashboards and reports, ensuring leadership has real-time visibility on performance
- Present financial results and key insights to senior management and the Board
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budget process and rolling forecasts across the group
- Develop and maintain robust financial models (multi-scenario, multi-country) to support strategic planning
- Track actuals vs. budget and provide meaningful variance analysis with clear commentary
Business Partnering & Strategic Analysis
- Act as a trusted financial partner to commercial and operational teams - translating numbers into business insights
- Support go-to-market decisions, new market entries, product economics, and investment cases with rigorous financial analysis
Relation with stakeholders
- Prepare quarterly Board and investor materials, building a rigorous and compelling performance storyline
- Support fundraising processes end-to-end, from due diligence preparation to data room management
- Contribute to M&A and strategic transaction analysis: reviewing targets, challenging figures and supporting Q&A
Process Improvement & Automation
- Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting infrastructure
- Identify opportunities to automate and streamline recurring financial tasks, including through AI tools
- Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across systems
Team Management
- Coach, develop, and support the FP&A Analysts in their day-to-day work and professional growth
Role Objectives
First 3 months:
- Get fully up to speed with iBanFirst's financial model, P&L structure, and existing reporting
- Deliver your first budget cycle or quarterly close with full ownership
- Build strong relationships with Arnaud and key business stakeholder
- Develop a sharp, critical view of the existing FP&A setup - processes, tools, reporting quality - and identify concrete areas for improvement
First 6 months:
- Elevate the quality and speed of FP&A reporting
- Deliver a refreshed forecasting model and scenario framework
- Be recognised as a credible financial partner by business teams
- Start challenging the status quo: what should we do differently? What's missing? What's not good enough? Begin translating these observations into actionable recommendations
First 12 months:
- Own the full FP&A agenda with high autonomy
- Have a measurable impact on the quality of financial decisions across the group
- Contribute to at least one strategic or transactional initiative
What do you bring?
Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience, with a strong foundation in Transaction Services (or Corporate Finance / Financial Due Diligence) role - followed by FP&A experience in a fast-growing company
- Track record of building and owning complex financial models under pressure
- Experience in a scale-up, fintech, or B2B SaaS environment is a strong plus
Must-have skills
- Financial modelling excellence - you build robust, decision-grade models from scratch and know how to make them tell a story
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets - you are genuinely fast and precise
- Analytical rigour - you don't just report numbers; you explain them, challenge them, and turn them into recommendations
- Business partnering mindset - you are as comfortable in a room with the CFO as with a Country Manager, and you build trust through expertise and clarity
- Autonomy and ownership - you don't wait to be told; you identify what needs to be done and drive it
- Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Metabase, Tableau, Looker…)
- Fluent in both French and English
Nice to have
- Familiarity with multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation
- Exposure to revenue forecasting in a SaaS / subscription model
- Experience with AI tools for financial analysis or reporting automation
What do we offer?
Contract & benefits
- Permanent contract (CDI)
- Office location: Paris (Porte Maillot)
- Hybrid work policy: Office-first culture- 1 to 2 days remote per week
- Swile meal card
- AXA health insurance
- 50% commuter benefit reimbursement
- RTT (extra paid days off)
- Gymlib subscription
Grow at iBanFirst
- Work directly with the CFO on strategic and high-stakes financial topics
- Develop deep expertise in fintech, international payments, and multi-market finance
- Enjoy real ownership over the FP&A function in a profitable, fast-growing company
- Thrive in a multicultural environment, with 14 offices across Europe
- Participate in company-wide events: team offsites, company parties, and regular social activities
Recruitment Process
- Screening call with Malorie Petitjean (Talent Acquisition Specialist) - 30 minutes - remote (Teams)- Purpose: General fit, motivation, salary expectations, availability
- Interview with Valentin (FP&A Manager)- 45 minutes - remote or in-person- Purpose: Technical finance skills, experience, day-to-day fit
- Case study & presentation- 45 minutes - remote or in-person- Purpose: Financial modelling, analytical thinking, problem-solving approach
- Final round with Arnaud De la Porte (CFO & Deputy CEO) - In-person- Purpose: Leadership validation, strategic alignment, long-term potential