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.
Recruitment Context
As iBanFirst continues to scale — €80M in revenue, 30% YoY growth, profitable — we are strengthening our Finance function to match the ambition of the business. We are looking for an FP&A Manager to join Arnaud De la Porte (CFO & Deputy CEO) following the departure of the current FP&A Manager.
You will inherit a solid foundation and take it further — raising the bar on financial analysis, forecasting quality, and the Finance team's ability to be a true business partner across the organisation.
Manager & Team
You will report directly to Arnaud De la Porte , CFO & Deputy CEO of iBanFirst.
You will manage two FP&A Analysts (1 junior and 1 senior).
You will work in close collaboration with the broader Finance team across Paris, Brussels, and London (Controlling, Accounting, Treasury), as well as cross-functional business partners (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Tech).
What will you do?
As FP&A Manager, you will be the financial intelligence engine of iBanFirst — ensuring the business has the right data, models, and insights to make confident decisions at speed.
Reporting & Performance Management
- Own the monthly and quarterly financial closing and reporting process , delivering clear and actionable P&L analysis to the CFO and senior leadership
- Build and maintain executive-level dashboards and reports , ensuring leadership has real-time visibility on performance
- Present financial results and key insights to senior management and the Board
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budget process and rolling forecasts across the group
- Develop and maintain robust financial models (multi-scenario, multi-country) to support strategic planning
- Track actuals vs. budget and provide meaningful variance analysis with clear commentary
Business Partnering & Strategic Analysis
- Act as a trusted financial partner to commercial and operational teams — translating numbers into business insights
- Support go-to-market decisions , new market entries, product economics, and investment cases with rigorous financial analysis
Relation with stakeholders
- Prepare quarterly Board and investor materials , building a rigorous and compelling performance storyline
- Support fundraising processes end-to-end, from due diligence preparation to data room management
- Contribute to M&A and strategic transaction analysis: reviewing targets, challenging figures and supporting Q&A
Process Improvement & Automation
- Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting infrastructure
- Identify opportunities to automate and streamline recurring financial tasks, including through AI tools
- Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across systems
Team Management
- Coach, develop, and support the FP&A Analysts in their day-to-day work and professional growth
Role Objectives
First 3 months:
- Get fully up to speed with iBanFirst's financial model, P&L structure, and existing reporting
- Deliver your first budget cycle or quarterly close with full ownership
- Build strong relationships with Arnaud and key business stakeholder
- Develop a sharp, critical view of the existing FP&A setup — processes, tools, reporting quality — and identify concrete areas for improvement
First 6 months:
- Elevate the quality and speed of FP&A reporting
- Deliver a refreshed forecasting model and scenario framework
- Be recognised as a credible financial partner by business teams
- Start challenging the status quo: what should we do differently? What's missing? What's not good enough? Begin translating these observations into actionable recommendations
First 12 months:
- Own the full FP&A agenda with high autonomy
- Have a measurable impact on the quality of financial decisions across the group
- Contribute to at least one st