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.
Why join us?
- We operate at the heart of a strategic and fast-evolving sector : international payments for SMEs — a complex, high-potential market.
- We're driven by a meaningful mission: helping bold "Small & Medium Multinationals" succeed globally.
- Our platform integrates cutting-edge technologies (AI, automation…), making it an ideal playground to test, learn, and innovate continuously .
- You'll join an agile environment where your expertise has tangible impact, working alongside talent from top financial institutions.
- iBanFirst is profitable and backed by long-term investors:
- Xavier Niel and Bpifrance , historical shareholders, have supported and trusted us from the beginning
- In 2021, the entry of Marlin Equity Partners marked a new chapter in our international ambitions
Joining iBanFirst means joining a profitable, international, fast-growing tech company — at a pivotal moment where financial rigour and strategic ambition go hand in hand.
Recruitment Context
Following a reorganisation of the Finance leadership, iBanFirst is creating a Deputy CFO role designed to give Arnaud De la Porte (CFO & Deputy CEO) the operational bandwidth to focus on broader executive responsibilities. As iBanFirst transitions from rapid growth to sustainable, disciplined profitability at scale , the Finance function needs strong leadership across all its pillars — Controlling & Accounting, FP&A, Tax, and Treasury.
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity at a critical inflection point for the company.
Manager & Team
You will report to Arnaud De la Porte , CFO & Deputy CEO.
You will directly manage a team of experienced finance professionals across Paris, Brussels and London.
You will work alongside Arnaud as a genuine finance leadership partner — participating in strategic discussions, Board presentations, and executive reviews.
What will you do?
The Deputy CFO role sits across four pillars .
Controlling & Accounting
- Oversee all accounting operations, month-end and year-end closings, and statutory reporting across all entities
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP standards, as well as regulatory and audit requirements
- Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure timely, accurate financial statements
- Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and systems to support scalability and accuracy
- Supervise tax compliance and optimisation strategies in collaboration with the Group Tax Manager
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Provide strategic support to the FP&A team — act as a senior business partner
- Contribute to budget planning, forecasting, and variance analysis aligned with strategic objectives
- Enhance profitability tracking at a granular level — by country, client segment, and product line
- Define and monitor key financial KPIs; develop executive dashboards for the Board and Leadership Team
- Partner with business leaders to develop business plans, investment cases, and ROI analyses
Cost Management & Investment Discipline
- Lead cost allocation methodologies and cost-to-serve models to drive accountability and transparency
- Ensure disciplined capital allocation and track ROI on strategic initiatives and technology investments
- Work closely with operational teams to optimise efficiency and profitability without compromising growth
Strategic Finance & Fundraising
- Actively participate in fundraising processes, investor relations, and Board presentations alongside Arnaud
- Prepare financial models, business cases, and investor materials for fundraising and strategic partnerships
- Support evaluation of potential acquisitions or strategic investments
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop a high-performing, multicultural f