Senior Director of Finance

Akeneo is the product experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM); creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. Akeneo empowers business leaders with software, education, and an engaged community all focused on the practice of product experience management.

At Akeneo, our teammates are the driving force behind who we are and where we want to go as a company. We work every day to shape a first-class work environment and culture, which is rooted in our core values of Humble Hunger, Diligent Benevolence, Responsible Pioneers and Inclusive Community! Our Purple Fire isn't just a set of values; it's our unique way of igniting passion and driving excellence. Bold and fun, with a hint of the unexpected - it is the essence of who we are. We want our people to help us grow and to grow with us, and that's why we do whatever it takes to equip our employees with everything they may need to make a tangible impact on themselves, the business and the company. Let our intrepid three-headed mascot welcome you into her world and join us at Akeneo! Learn more about who we are as an employer and about our Culture and Values via our Career page .

We are looking for an experienced Senior Director of Finance in Paris or London to lead and drive key financial operations and strategies, reporting directly to the CFO. The Senior Director will have oversight of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), reporting-including preparation for CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) compliance-procurement, treasury management, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). This is a key leadership role that requires a strategic, hands-on approach, working cross-functionally across the organization to support Akeneo's growth objectives.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Develop financial models to support executive decision-making.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to drive business performance.

Financial Reporting & CSRD Preparation:

• Ensure accurate financial reports aligned with IFRS/GAAP standards working closely with the Head of Tax and Accounting.
• Lead CSRD compliance efforts in collaboration with the CSR officer.
• Manage timely internal and external financial reporting, including investor communications.

Procurement:

• Establish and refine procurement processes to ensure cost-effective purchasing and vendor management.
• Align procurement with financial goals and sustainability objectives.

Treasury & Cash Management:

• Manage global treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationships.
• Implement strategies to optimize cash flow and working capital across different regions.
• Oversee foreign exchange risk and hedging strategies in a global context.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):

• Lead financial due diligence and integration for potential acquisitions and other strategic investments.
• Work closely with the executive team to evaluate and execute M&A opportunities, ensuring alignment with Akeneo's long-term growth strategy.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Foster a culture of financial discipline and continuous improvement.

• You have proven experience in corporate finance roles, including FP&A, financial reporting, treasury, procurement and M&A.
• You have experience working in the SaaS industry.
• You have knowledge of financial regulations, including IFRS/GAAP and familiarity with CSRD or sustainability-related reporting.
• You have experience managing cross-functional finance teams across different regions.
• You have excellent analytical and financial modelling skills (Excel, Google Sheet, Anaplan).
• You have strong communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• You speak English fluently.

Culture

• Diverse, cross-cultural team.
• Annual All Staff gathering week, office parties, team offsites.
• Top-notch 8-week onboarding program for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for smooth integration into the company.

Benefits

Get the basics right with a competitive package and complementary health insurance.

Time off

• Flexible working hours, hybrid home/office policy.
• Take the time you need to welcome a new family member with 16 weeks of maternity leave (30 days if you are the second parent).
• Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year.

Health & Wellness

• Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice.

Equipment

• Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub.
• Personal remote allowance to maximize your home office environment.

Professional Development

• Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (i.e. Meetups) or industry events.
• A £1,000 learning budget per employee per year.

Corporate Responsibility

• Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.
• Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.

Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!

Interview process

• Say hi! If your application has caught our attention, you will receive an invitation to a 30-minute conversation with one of our Talent Partners, where you'll learn more about the role and about Akeneo.
• Meet your future manager! This 45-60 minute interview will allow you to go in more depth into what the role entails and discuss your experience and skills.
• Meet the team! Project yourself into the reality of the position and confirm our company culture fits you with one or two additional interviews with your future colleagues or stakeholders.
• Sign your offer!

At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.

So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay! Feeling hesitant because you think you're not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don't hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications!