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STATION F

DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL PLANNING

On site

Paris, France

Senior

Freelance

25-09-2025

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Leadership Tableau Strategic thinking Decision-making Trend Analysis Training power bi Team Management Organization Marketing Accounting ERP Systems Recruitment Strategic Planning

Job Specifications

About

At Welcome to the Jungle, we help people find their people. We offer a suite of tools, content and experiences that make recruitment more transparent, more human and less lonely.

We help companies build their recruitment strategy by telling their story through their employer brand, to attract, engage and retain the talent that fits their culture.
We help candidates discover their future team through immersive job offers, and we support them at every stage of their search with a candidate space made for them.

Because jobs are important. But people are everything.

Job Description

Welcome to the Jungle is a fast-growing company reinventing the work experience through inspiring content, cutting-edge technology, and a platform that connects talent with companies. Our mission is to help everyone find purpose and fulfillment at work.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Director, FPB to lead financial planning and analysis, support strategic decision-making, and help drive sustainable and profitable growth across all our markets in France, the UK and the US.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a key role in shaping our financial direction, optimizing performance, and fostering a strong financial culture across the organization. You will work closely with Revenue, Marketing, Product, and People teams, and act as a trusted partner to the global Executive Team and investors.

FINANCIAL REPORTING & ANALYSIS

Top Line/ARR Analysis Supervision

Supervise the update of the master ARR file and monthly performance analyses for Executive, Leadership teams and investors
Supervise the production of monthly financial reports (P&L) in collaboration with the accounting team

Performance Analysis Supervision

Lead monthly analysis of KPIs and financial efficiency
Analyze business factors driving trends in results
Synthesize essential information (revenue, gross margin, costs vs budget, EBITDA, CAC...)

BUSINESS PLANNING & BUDGETS

Strategic Planning

Work closely with Revenue and Marketing teams to establish annual objectives (new business, churn, upsell)
Supervise monthly updates of the business plan with actual data and forecast reassessment
Ensure alignment of hiring plan with our People team
Lead the development of new revenue streams, including pricing strategies, packaging models, forecasting and target P&L development

Budget Processes

Coordinate annual budget development and quarterly reforecast processes
Supervise budget tracking construction and variance analysis
Support all assumptions with trend analysis and benchmarks
Foster financial accountability across teams by organizing regular budget training sessions and empowering operational teams to take ownership of their financial performance

PROCESSES & FINANCIAL CULTURE

Lead the design of financial models to streamline processes
Deploy advanced reporting solutions & automation
Ensure financial due diligence and modeling for strategic initiatives, international expansion, M&A transactions etc.
Building a culture of financial awareness and budget accountability

TEAM MANAGEMENT

Manage a team of FP&A contributors
Set direction: Translate company vision into clear team objectives and priorities
Build foundations: Define roles, expectations and foster a culture of excellence
Drive accountability: Empower team ownership while communicating decisions transparently
Develop people: Provide regular feedback, create growth opportunities and build cross-company relationships

Preferred Experience

Strong academic background in Finance, Business, Economics, or Engineering
6-10 years of experience in FP&A, financial controlling, strategy consulting, or transaction services, ideally in a SaaS, scale-up, or tech-driven environment
Solid expertise in financial reporting, business performance analysis, and financial modeling
Proven track record in leading budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions and deliver actionable insights
Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is a plus
Fluent in English (spoken and written); experience in a multinational environment is a plus

Additional Information

Contract Type: Full-Time
Location: Paris
Education Level: Master's Degree
Experience: > 7 years
Possible partial remote
Salary: between 75000EUR and 95000EUR / year

About the Company

STATION F is the world's biggest startup campus based in Paris, gathering a whole entrepreneurial ecosystem under one roof. Know more