Head of Finance at Shippeo

Paris, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FP&A, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Controls, Team Leadership, Automation, Abacum, Salesforce, ERP Integration, Strategic Planning, ROI Analysis, Management Reporting, Accounting Compliance, Tech Stack Deployment, Business Partnering, SaaS

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Founded in 2014, Shippeo is a leading European SaaS company transforming supply chain visibility. With a global presence and multicultural team of 27 nationalities operating across Europe, North America, and Asia, we offer real-time multimodal transportation visibility to top industry leaders across various sectors. Our ambition is to become the world's leading supply chain data platform, using predictive AI, high-quality real-time data, and a robust partner network to enhance customer experience and operational excellence. Learn more about our mission and values on our website: https://www.shippeo.com/en/company/about-us Job Description About the role The Head of Finance serves as the CFO's indispensable strategic partner. This individual will be a natural-born leader responsible for managing the entire finance department, with a primary focus on designing and implementing the next-generation FP&A framework that supports our rapid international scaling. You will lead a lean but high-impact team covering FP&A, Sales Administration, and Accounts Payable/Office Management. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience building and scaling robust financial structures, is highly tech-savvy, and possesses the authority and strategic vision required to drive financial performance and discipline across all global business units. Please Note: This role is based in Paris, France. It has a global focus and operates on a hybrid model, requiring two days per week in the office. Since we operate internationally, we ask all candidates to submit their CV in English. Unfortunately, applications submitted in French will not be considered. Contract Type: permanent Function: Finance Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning & Performance Leadership: Drive the annual budgeting and planning process, ensuring organizational buy-in and alignment with strategic goals. Act as the Executive Committee's authority on resource allocation and ROI. Next-Gen Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present a detailed monthly management reporting package, providing actionable insights into performance. This includes designing operational reporting decks for each Head of Department. Financial Discipline & Oversight: Ensure that all accounting entries and financial transactions are booked accurately, timely, and in compliance with all relevant standards. Leverage natural authority to enforce financial controls and budget adherence company-wide. Team Leadership & Maturation: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse finance team. Focus on automating and scaling transactional functions (Billing, AP) to empower your team and allow you to dedicate the majority of your time to strategic FP&A and business partnering. External Interface: Act as the main point of contact and manage the relationship with third-party accounting firms, tax advisors, and financial auditors. Tool Ownership & Stack Deployment: Own and manage the entire suite of finance-related tools. This includes being the key driver in fully deploying and maximizing the value of Abacum (or similar modern FP&A tools) as our central planning engine. Ensure seamless integration with core operational systems (e.g., Salesforce, ERP). Qualifications What We’re Looking For: Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in Finance, with a significant focus on FP&A, Reporting, and Budgeting within a complex international environment, ideally in the SaaS/tech sector. Leadership: Proven experience successfully managing and developing a diverse finance team. Bilingual Fluency: Complete fluency in both French and English is mandatory for internal communication with the Paris-based team and external engagement with international stakeholders. Technical Acumen: Mastery of modern FP&A tools is mandatory. Demonstrated ability to select, implement, and integrate a comprehensive finance tech stack. Hands-On Leadership: While strategic, you must possess a "doer mentality" and be prepared to jump into the details of a financial model, process workflow, or system implementation to ensure execution excellence. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences (from board to operations). Preferred (Not Required): Background within the SaaS industry Experience with Abacum is a significant plus. Additional Information Why Join Shippeo? At Shippeo, you will join a fast-moving company that values ambition, care, delivery, and collaboration. We offer an environment where impact is encouraged, ideas are valued, and development is supported. What sets us apart: Meaningful work with real-world impact in global supply chains. A diverse, inclusive, and international team. A culture of transparency, feedback, and continuous learning. Opportunities for growth, internal mobility, and professional development Hybrid work model and flexible policies. To learn more about our culture and people, visit our Careers section or explore team stories on our social platforms. Recruitment Process Our hiring process includes the following steps: Preliminary call with a Talent Acquisition Manager First interview with the Hiring Manager Case study interview or technical assessment Final interview with leadership or cross-functional team members Diversity and Inclusion At Shippeo, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the perspectives, experiences, and contributions of individuals from all backgrounds. Our policies, practices, and company culture reflect this commitment to equal opportunity and mutual respect. If you have specific needs or questions regarding disability inclusion, you may reach out to our dedicated Disability Advisor at [email protected] for support during the application process. Job Function: Finance Department: G&A

Responsibilities

The Head of Finance will act as the CFO's strategic partner, managing the finance department with a focus on designing and implementing the next-generation FP&A framework to support international scaling. Key duties include driving strategic planning, next-gen reporting, enforcing financial discipline, leading the team, and managing external financial interfaces.