Senior FP&A - F/M

Sparteo is an independent suite of AI-powered advertising technologies built on sustainable, sovereign infrastructure.

• FT1000 ranking – Among the fastest-growing European companies in 2024 & 2025
• The Europas – Featured in the list of 100 hottest startups
• Pixalate Ranking – #1 Web SSP in France with our Actirise solution, overtaking Google AdExchange

• We are hungry: Always pushing for better, never settling for average.
• We are data-obsessed: Facts guide us, not assumptions, not egos.
• We think as one: Collective goals come before personal wins.
• We trade off: We simplify, prioritize, and go for high-impact results.
• We solve problems: We own challenges and turn ideas into action.
• We say what we do: Radical transparency is how we grow, no fluff, no hiding

Your Job

Responsibilities:

Own Financial Planning & Forecasting Processes

• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly re-forecasts in collaboration with department heads and the executive team.
• Develop, maintain, and improve our long-term financial models to support strategic planning and potential M&A activities.
• Implement and refine tools and systems (e.g., our ERP and BI tools) to increase automation and accuracy in financial planning.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to model different business outcomes and identify key financial drivers.

Deliver Insightful Performance Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for the leadership team and board, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs), variance analysis (budget vs. actual), and insightful commentary.
• Perform deep-dive analyses on revenue trends, cost structures, and profitability by product, region, and business unit.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital, providing forecasts to ensure financial stability and support investment decisions.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure a smooth and accurate monthly closing process.

Act as a Strategic Business Partner

• Partner with key departments (Sales, Marketing, Tech, Operations) to provide financial guidance, challenge assumptions, and support their strategic initiatives.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for new projects, product launches, and commercial proposals.
• Translate complex financial concepts into clear, concise, and impactful information for non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities, recommending concrete actions to improve performance and mitigate exposure.

Your profile for this job

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in a highly analytical finance role (FP&A, M&A, Financial Audit, Transaction Services), preferably within the Tech/SaaS/AdTech industry or a fast-growing international environment.
• Technical Skills: Expert-level proficiency in Excel and financial modeling is non-negotiable. Experience with BI tools (like Looker, Tableau) and ERP systems is a strong plus.
• Business Acumen: A genuine curiosity and ability to understand the underlying business drivers behind the numbers. You can connect financial data to operational actions and market trends.
• Mindset: A proactive, data-driven problem-solver with a high degree of ownership. You are detail-oriented without losing sight of the big picture.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. You can articulate complex financial information with clarity and confidence to any audience.

Your mind set to share our adventure

• 🚀 You want to make an impact and move things forward collectively. Does hearing phrases like "Yes, but we've been doing it this way for years..." make your hair stand on end? We feel the same way: progress is made by questioning what already exists.
• 🧠 You solve problems pragmatically and analytically.
• 🏃‍♂️ You're looking for a fast-moving environment where your agility will be an asset. The 80-20 (Pareto) principle holds no secrets for you.
• 🎧 Your ability to listen encourages you to challenge and improve yourself on an ongoing basis.

Benefits & Work Environment

• 🌍 Dynamic Remote Culture: At Sparteo, we embrace a flexible work environment that adapts to your lifestyle, allowing you to contribute from wherever you feel most productive, be it from home or our urban offices in Paris, Lille, or London.
• 👥 Close-knit Team: Be part of our dynamic and united team, where collaboration, innovation, and mutual support drive our collective success and create a thriving work environment.
• 🎉 Vibrant Social Events: Engage in regular social gatherings and company events that foster community and celebrate our milestones.
• 🚀 Rapid Growth: Experience the excitement of working with a company in rapid expansion mode, impacting the advertising technology landscape across Europe and beyond.
• 📈 Tailored Support: We provide robust career development support, including training programs, career check-ins with HR, opportunities for internal mobility, and performance feedback sessions conducted quarterly or semi-annually, depending on your role.
• 🌴 RTT Days: We support work-life balance with additional rest days (RTT), provided based on position and tenure, empowering you to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• 🩺 Comprehensive Health and pension plans: We provide a robust health benefits plan, ensuring you and your family are covered and cared for.
• 💼 Additional Perks:
• 🍽️ Benefit from the Swile card for meals.
• 🚆 Partial reimbursement of public transit passes.

Ready to join Team Sparteo? Send us your CV and continue the recruitment process!

Here are the stages in our recruitment process

• Discussions about your driving forces, your ambitions and our Sparteo mindset  will be held with a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
• Analytical and business logic tests
• Discussions with one or more members of the Sparteo team, including your future manager
• Taking up references