Since 2015, papernest has been transforming the way people manage their contracts, making subscription, management, and switching simple through one smart, intuitive platform.

We have supported more than 2 million customers across France, Spain, and Italy. Along the way, we have continued to invest in new verticals, establishing papernest as a high-performing, innovative, and competitive scale-up in a fast-growing market.

With over 900 employees, we are strengthening our position as a European market leader. 

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will be the absolute owner of our Overheads (OPEX) tracking and headcount controlling. This role is highly operational and cost-focused (90%), with an additional layer of consolidated Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting (10%). You will act as a key business partner to central department heads, ensuring optimal resource allocation, precise financial visibility, and strict cost control across the company. Additionally, you will take on a managerial role, mentoring a Finance Intern who will support you in your daily missions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Headcount & Payroll Costs

• Cost Management: Partner closely with HR and executive leadership to budget, track, and forecast payroll costs across all geographies and business units.

• Variance Analysis & Optimization:produce monthly payroll variance analysis & reports comparing actual vs. budget and propose actionable measures for budget adherence.

• Hiring Plan Tracking: Monitor actual recruitments against the approved hiring plan. Quantify the financial impact of delayed hires, internal promotions, and turnover.

2. G&A Spend

• Spend Management: Working hand-in-hand with department heads to budget, track, and forecast G&A expenses across all geographies and business units.

• Variance Analysis & Optimization:produce G&A monthly variance analysis & reports comparing actual vs. budget and propose actionable measures for budget adherence.

• Process Improvement: Design, implement, and maintain financial processes and tools to ensure control and visibility of spend while maintaining business agility.

• Month-End Closing: Work with the Accounting team during the monthly close to ensure spend is properly allocated by function and OPEX-related accruals properly recorded.

3. P&L Analysis & Reporting (10%)

• Consolidated Reporting: Assist in constructing P&L by business and updating monthly reporting files.

• High-Level Analysis: Perform ad-hoc analyses on the consolidated P&L to help leadership understand broader financial trends.
  

About you :

• Education: Master’s degree in Corporate Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 3+ years of proven experience in Financial Controlling, FP&A, or Audit (Big 4), ideally with experience building budgets and managing OPEX, headcount, and centralized corporate costs. Previous experience mentoring an intern or junior team member is a plus. Please note: This is not an entry-level position; you must be comfortable managing your scope autonomously.

• Technical Skills:

  • Spreadsheet Mastery: Advanced mastery of Excel/Google Sheets (you can build complex, error-free models for payroll and OPEX from scratch).

  • Accounting Foundations: Solid understanding of accounting principles (accruals, cut-offs) to partner effectively with the Accounting team.

  • AI & Automation: Comfortable leveraging AI tools for financial modeling, data analysis, and task automation to drive efficiency.

  • Systems & Tech Stack: Previous experience with databases (SQL), HR software (e.g., Lucca, Workday), and Finance ERPs (e.g., NetSuite) is a strong plus.

• Soft Skills:

  • Autonomous & Proactive: Highly self-driven, capable of taking full ownership of your scope and delivering results with minimal supervision.

  • Structured & Analytical: You possess a highly logical mindset, capable of breaking down complex datasets into clear, actionable insights.

  • Diplomatic but Firm: You have the maturity to push back on budget overruns and respectfully challenge senior department heads on their spending.

  • Rigorous: You have a high standard for accuracy and a zero-defect mindset when it comes to reporting.

  • Leadership Mentality: Eager to share knowledge, delegate effectively, and develop junior talent.

• Languages: Fluent English and French are mandatory to effectively communicate with our international teams and local stakeholders. Fluency in Spanish is a strong plus.
  

What we offer :

🌍 Grow in an international and inclusive environment: Everyone has their place at papernest! With over 46 different nationalities, it's not unusual here to start your sentence in French and finish it in English or en español ¡

💸 Compensation: You’ll receive a Business Creator Share Warrants (BSPCE) package upon joining, according to the company’s current policy.

🏆 Perks: As a home insurance provider and supplier of green electricity and gas, we offer great deals to our employees—because our perks shouldn't be reserved just for our customers!

🩺 Health: We offer Alan, a hassle-free and paperless health insurance provider, with 50% coverage by papernest.

🍽️ Meals: Enjoy a Swile card for your €9/day meal vouchers, 50% funded by papernest. Plus, there’s breakfast every Tuesday at the office, an Ideal Garden fridge on site, and discounts at partner restaurants for healthy and balanced meals.

⛳️Sport: access to GYMLIB service to enjoy discounted gym membership.

📚 Training: Your development matters. You’ll have access to continuous training tailored to your goals—whether they’re technical, linguistic, or managerial.

📈 Career growth: Multiple paths are open to you to grow—by deepening your expertise or exploring new directions. We're here to support your professional ambitions.

✨ Remote work: Benefit from 2 days of remote work per week to boost your focus and productivity.

⚖️ Legal advice: Enjoy privileged access to Ekie for personalized legal and tax advice, helping you handle all your administrative needs with peace of mind!

Hiring Process : 

• First call with Clémence, Talent Acquisition Manager

• Interview with Patrick, CFO

• Business Case Restitution

If this is your challenge, don't miss it! We look forward to meeting you, no matter your gender, race, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Our selection processes and workplace are inclusive and adapted for everyone.

Ladies, we strongly encourage you to apply! Even if you feel that you do not meet all the criteria mentioned in this offer, please note that they are only indicative. Your application will be considered with great interest. Parity and diversity are an asset for our teams!