Finance Manager - Paris - Hello Tomorrow

Description

As Hello Tomorrow blooms, we are looking for a Finance Manager(Responsable administratif et financier, RAF) who will be the right hand of our Director of Finance, Administration, HR & Legal.

Together with the Director and our Finance Operations Specialist, you will be part of the Finance & Administration team and we are looking for someone rigorous and passionate about data, process, and business related analysis to help our leaders make better decisions, and our organization grow sustainably.

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

As the right hand of the Director of Finance, Administration and Legal, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's Finance Operations, driving FP&A, and partnering with the different business leaders to assist them in the decision-making process.

More precisely, reporting to our Director of Finance, Administration, HR & Legal you will:

1. Finance Operations & Accounting

   • Track and oversee payables and receivables managed by our Finance Operations Specialist

   • Collaborate with the accounting firm: monitor and ensure the accuracy of accounting data

   • Coordinate relevant stakeholders to define schedules and ensure our quarterly and annual closings are completed on time

   • Ensure data accuracy and reliability on our financial & accounting systems

2. Financial Planning

   • Maintain and improve the company's integrated financial model (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet)

   • Contribute to the budgeting process by assisting leaders with the (re)building of their budgets, cost optimisation and forecasting

   • Develop scenario analyses to support strategic decisions (pricing, new markets, hiring pace, etc.)

   • Provide ad-hoc deep dives for the leadership

   • Assist the leadership in the development of business plans and long-term financial models

3. Business Performance & Financial Reporting

   • Produce and analyse monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports (P&L, cash flow, margins)

   • Analyse the performance of the different departments and translate business questions into clear and actionable analyses for the leadership

   • Provide ad-hoc deep dives for the leadership

   • Build and develop financial dashboards (KPIs, margins, profitability by activity, etc.)

   • Spend the necessary time with different stakeholders to fully understand business issues and their financial impacts

4. Administration, Compliance & Tax

   • Collaborate with local tax advisors and authorities to resolve tax issues

   • Ensure tax and regulatory compliance across our global footprint

   • Contribute to the development and execution of tax strategies

   • Advise leadership on the tax implications of strategic business decisions and cross-border transactions

   • Analyse tax implications in key areas such as new market entry, subsidiary creation, global hiring, etc.

   • Oversee of the administrative and legal obligations of the company

   • Monitor insurance policies, supplier and service provider contracts

5. Process, Systems & Continuous improvement

   • Harmonise management tools, methods and processes in order to ensure the  accuracy and reliability of financial data and improve reporting

   • Implement tools and automations (Google Sheets, SaaS tools, workflows)

   • Identify friction points in the admin/finance processes and educate operational teams on finance/admin issues

   • Document finance/admin processes to enable scalability

6. Strategic Initiatives and Projects

   • Collaborate with other departments to drive cross-functional projects and initiatives

   • Contribute to the research of new fundings, both dilutive and non-dilutive

YOUR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES

• You have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position.

• You have a higher degree in Business Finance, Accounting or similar.

• You have a proven track record in accounting, business partnering, reporting, tax readiness, and project management.

• Experience working in a multi-company or group environment is a plus.

• Experience in a growing SME is a plus.

• Experience in an international working environment is a plus.

YOUR SKILLS & TALENTS

• You are bilingual in French AND English.

• You are very autonomous and rigorous with a strong sense of priorities.

• You are extremely data-driven and highly analytical.

• You have a strong strategic vision, business acumen, and proactive approach.

• You have a knack for structuring processes and continuous improvement.

• You are constructive and always seek to find solutions.

• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint and have a working knowledge of G Suite (Mail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc) and Power BI.

• You are familiar with accounting, receivables, payables, and treasury management softwares.

• You have an interest in our mission and in deep tech, innovation, science and are keen to learn more about it.

• You are a team player, curious, empathetic, humble and eager to do your best to create a positive impact

THIS JOB IS NOT FOR YOU IF

• You can't work in Paris (2 days per week on-site).

• You do not have the required relevant professional experience.

• You are not fluent in English and French (strong B2 level minimum expected)

• You are not seeking a generalist role.

WHAT WE OFFER

• €55-65k annual gross salary (depending on your profile)

• Permanent contract (CDI)

• Starting in April or May 2026

• People-centered work environment allowing talents to be accountable for their scope, to develop and grow

• Year-round team-building activities

• Hybrid model (2 days per week on-site) and additional flexible remote working policy

• Flexible working hours

• A very nice office space at Kwerk Madeleine (heart of Paris) with access to sports and wellbeing classes (meditation, boxing, yoga, pilates, conferences…)

• Great health insurance (Alan) for you and your loved ones covered 100% by the company

• 55% of your public transportation pass reimbursed (above the legal minimum)

• Lunch vouchers with a face value of €8/worked day (Edenred)

• Prime de vacances as established by our convention collective

If your profile fits the job description, you will have 3 interviews: 

• One interview with our People Operations & Culture Coordinator, 

• one Case Study to be presented, followed by one interview with your future Manager,

• one interview with our Finance Operations Specialist to make sure you would enjoy working with your future colleague,

• and potential reference checks.

The process usually takes around a month and we do our best to provide timely feedback to all candidates. Please bear with us

Hello Tomorrow is committed to sustainable, equitable and inclusive economic growth. We welcome collaborators with their diverse perspectives and experiences to power us forward. These often far exceed conventional job requirements and help us create a culture of continuous learning. If this vacancy interests you, we encourage you to apply without hesitation, even if you don't meet all the criteria.