FP&A Manager - Paris

About Mistral At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life. We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work. We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture on https://mistral.ai/careers. Role Summary We are looking for an FP&A Manager to join our Finance department and help support the growth of Mistral AI. Working in FP&A at Mistral means : • Start from a white page and build the function from scratch, modeling an industry that is totally new and constantly evolving • Be a strategic partner to business function (product, science engineering, marketing, sales, etc), daily interacting with them to help them understand their activity and model their cost, margin, revenue frameworks to help the business grow • Build FP&A models and frameworks step by step, questioning and constantly adapting existing best practices from more mature industries • Adopt a creative and flexible business modeling approach In our moving environment, you will: • Perform comprehensive financial analyses to deliver insights on performance, opportunities, and risk factors. • Create management reports and dashboards to track key trends and support strategic decision-making. • Convey complex financial insights clearly to various stakeholders, ensuring understanding and actionable results. • Optimize operating processes: Partner with key stakeholders to optimize operating processes such as business reviews, financial reporting, and strategic forecasting. • Analyze business trends and drivers of variance, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership. • Supervise long-term financial planning, working with business units to identify growth drivers. Join us and take on a crucial role in expanding our Finance team, a rapidly evolving department. Contribute to establishing the groundwork for an exceptional finance organization. Who you are? • Solution-focused: we are seeking an individual who excels in a dynamic environment, enjoys tackling intricate business challenges, and offers a collaborative and proactive approach. If this describes you, read on! • A strategic communicator: you can convert financial insights into persuasive, data-driven strategies that create tangible business outcomes. • A natural team player: you foster strong relationships, communicate effectively, and can engage with stakeholders at every level. • Audacious, agile, adaptable, and bold: you excel in uncertain situations, can address complex issues with limited information, and quickly adapt to new challenges. • Making finance and strategy meet: you possess a solid background in financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis—additional credit if you have experience working with Sales and Marketing teams! • Proficient in B2B SaaS metrics: ARR, CAC, LTV, and Sales Productivity are more than just acronyms to you; they are integral to your strategy. • Driving data-Driven decision-making: build models, dashboards, and reporting that surface the right KPIs to guide leadership decisions. You must have • At least 4 years of experience in Financial roles (corporate finance, transaction services, FP&A), preferably in a fast-paced organization with strong knowledge of ... (truncated, view full listing at source)