Lead Finance Project Manager
Lead Finance Project Manager
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About
Swan is Europes embedded banking specialist. We empower software companies to embed banking features like accounts cards and payments directly into their products under their own processes over 1.5 billion in monthly transactions for more than 150 companieslike Pennylane Indy Agicap Libeo and Lucca. Founded in 2019 the company has received growth capital from leading investors such as Lakestar Accel Creandum Bpifrance and Eight Roads. Swan is a principal member of Mastercard and a licensed financial institution regulated by the French banking authority (ACPR).
Our mission
Banking belongs in business software
Many software companies already serve small businesses incredibly well: helping them send invoices run payroll manage inventory and more. Theyre on a mission to become the central hub for managing every aspect of business life.
But when it comes to financial workflows theres still a gap. Too many critical tasks like managing cash flow tracking payments or reconciling accounts happen outside the software across spreadsheets email threads banking portals.
Its a missed opportunity. Business software shouldnt just record financial activity it should run it.
To learn more about us: About Swan ; Our story.
Job description
Swan is looking for a Lead Finance Project Manager to join our high-performing Finance team as we continue our rapid growth across Europe.
In this key leadership role youll spearhead the transformation of our finance operations through strategic project management. Reporting directly to our CFO youll lead end-to-end initiatives including the redesign of core financial processes and the implementation of our new ERP system.
Main tasks
Pilot strategic finance transformation initiatives
- Structure and drive project governance timelines and change management to enable scalable financial operations.
- Lead the implementation of our new ERP system from scoping to go-live ensuring seamless integration with internal and external stakeholders.
Redesign and optimize finance processes
- Own the redesign of core financial processes (Order to Cash Procure to Pay Treasury Management) aligning tools workflows and people to improve efficiency automation and control.
- Identify pain points lead cross-functional workshops and drive continuous improvement.
Structure and industrialize closing & reporting cycles
- Oversee monthly quarterly and annual financial closings under the PCEC (Plan Comptable des tablissements de Crdit).
- Lead initiatives to accelerate closing timelines while improving data quality reliability and traceability.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and develop standard operating procedures.
Support international expansion from a finance systems perspective
- Coordinate the setup of scalable accounting frameworks for new European entities.
- Liaise with local accounting partners to ensure alignment with group processes and ERP integration.
Manage banking accounting and regulatory reporting
- Ensure the integrity of Swans banking accounting.
- Supervise reconciliation manage spread resolution and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations (RUBA/COREP).
- Act as the main point of contact on accounting implications for product and operational topics.
Build and empower a project-driven finance team
- Lead coach and develop a high-performing accounting team with a strong project mindset.
- Structure the team to support both day-to-day operations and transformation roadmaps.
- Own hiring performance management and talent development within the function.
Preferred experience
Youre a great match if:
- You have 8 years of experience in accounting / financial audit (start-up experience is a plus but not necessary). Additionally you must have prior experience in a management role.
- You have already worked in an international environment overseeing branches and subsidiaries (experience with UK is a plus).
- Youre rigorous and organized: your approach is meticulous with a keen attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
- Youre autonomous and proactive: you know how to manage your priorities and are able to adapt to changing conditions.
- You embrace challenges: youre enthusiastic about tackling complex tasks and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments.
- Youre tech-savvy: youre already proficient or willing to become proficient with modern accounting tools. You like technology and automation.
- You have advanced Excel and Google Suite skills: youre adept at using these tools to manipulate data and create detailed reports.
- Our ideal teammate: Empathetic. Skilled. Frank. We love to challenge each other and we leave our egos at the door.
- Youre Fluent in English: You possess at least a C1 level in English enabling effective communication in our international environment.
Its okay if you dont tick all the boxes dont let imposter syndrome prevent you from applying!
Swan is committed to providing a caring work environment for all employees regardless of age sex disability sexual orientation race religion or belief.
When it comes to recruitment were interested in your work experience skills and overall personality. Because diversity makes the workplace stronger and is necessary for Swans success we are intensifying efforts to incorporate concrete actions to help us improve in this area.
About Swan
Perks of being a Swanee:
- Hybrid remote policy: We offer the possibility of working from home for 2 days per week.
- The best health insurance: Alan
- Swan encourages you to have fun staying fit thanks to partnerships with Classpass & Gymlib.
- We respect your lunch break. Mid-day free-time is sacred and our French office even provides a Swile card to cover your meal on work days.
- Twice a year we go somewhere gorgeous (a chateau a mountain) where we reconnect deep-dive into big topics and relax.
- This isnt a perk it should be the rule but diversity and inclusion are important at Swan. Were working hard to get better every day.
Our values:
Swans core values guide our actions daily. Individually they may seem obvious but together they form a unique culture.
Simplicity: Leonardo Da Vinci said: simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. If somethings convoluted or confusing we work extra hard to break it down. - Making complex things simple is what we do.
Long Term: We always play the long game whether its to support our partners in their growth journey or make tangible commitments to climate action.
Excellence: We are a team of experts who consistently go all out to create pixel-perfect banking services and exceed our partners expectations whatever it takes.
Be Human: We believe in the power of kindness and the importance of acting with integrity. But embracing our humanity extends beyond interpersonal interactions it means caring about greater issues that affect our planet.
You can find out more about our culture.
Recruitment process
- A 30-min video call with our Talent Acquisition Manager to get to know you understand your career expectations and answer your questions
- An interview with our Rosalie VP Finance
- A case study and peer interview
- An interview with our Camille Executive CEO
Employment Type
Full Time
