Finance Manager
About our client
Our client is a long-term owner of vertical business software companies. They acquire, develop, and operate critical software companies with a particular focus on sustainability, profitability, and continuous improvement rather than short-term financial engineering. Their philosophy is based on high standards, clear accountability, and disciplined execution. They believe that strong leadership, financial rigor, and operational excellence are essential to building enduring businesses. They prioritize clarity over complexity, accountability over consensus, and impact over activity.
Within their organization, leaders are encouraged to:
- Think ambitiously and set goals that generate concrete results
- Act with urgency and determination, even with incomplete information
- Maintain high and consistent standards of excellence
- Communicate with candor and transparency
- Take full responsibility for results
The role
We are looking for a motivated and high-performing Finance Manager to oversee financial operations while supporting key sales administration processes. This role combines operational accounting responsibilities with management finance and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to strengthen financial discipline while contributing to the modernization and optimization of internal workflows.
Main responsibilities
Sales administration & revenue operations
- Manage customer billing processes accurately and on time
- Monitor accounts receivable and maintain aging reports
- Drive collections and debt recovery
- Collaborate with sales and operational teams to ensure billing accuracy
Accounting & financial operations
- Ensure daily bookkeeping and the reliability of records
- Oversee vendor payments and expense management
- Manage tax filings (VAT and other legal obligations)
- Manage the filing of year-end financial statements with authorities - France and Belgium
- Ensure compliance with French and Belgian accounting standards
- Payroll management in France and Belgium as well as associated accounting
Reporting & control
- Prepare monthly financial reports and reconciliations
- Contribute to budgeting activities and financial analysis
- Maintain robust internal controls and data integrity
- May assume full responsibility for the general ledger (compliance, construction, accuracy) and financial operations
Process & systems improvement
- Identify opportunities to optimize and simplify financial processes
- Participate in the implementation of new workflows and policies
- Evaluate and deploy new tools if necessary
- Promote automation, efficiency, and best practices
Requirements
Profile sought
- Minimum 5 years of experience in finance/accounting
- Good mastery of the French and Belgian accounting systems
- Demonstrated ability to improve and optimize processes
- Rigor, attention to detail, and results orientation
- Enthusiastic and proactive mindset
- Based in Western France
- Availability to work from the Nantes office two days per week
- Proficiency in Netsuite is an asset
- Deep mastery of GAAP accounting standards and French and Belgian accounting regulations
- Proficiency in English is essential
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in software, SaaS, or technology environments
- Comfort in a dynamic and demanding culture
- Ability to balance operational tasks and strategic initiatives
Success indicators
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial data and reporting
- Rigorous management of accounts receivable and cash
- Measurable improvement in processes and operational efficiency
- High standards of accountability and ownership
Benefits
What we offer
- A highly entrepreneurial role with great autonomy and direct influence on company strategy
- A competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
- Modern tools, a flexible working environment, and direct access to decision-makers
- The opportunity to shape the growth trajectory of a rapidly expanding software company
- An opportunity to evolve into a leadership position within 1 to 2 years