Finance Operations Specialist
Sweep maps climate and ESG data across an entire business to reduce carbon emissions, improve social and environmental performance, and create audit-ready reports to run the best sustainability programs. Sweep empowers companies to build resilience to global challenges with technology.
Ok, sounds promising. What will I be doing?
As part of the Finance Team, you'll be responsible for reporting and managing the closing.
You will report to Vp Finance and work closely with Financial controller, Accounting team and Sales ops team.
To be more specific, this includes:
1. Financial Operations & Processes 🤖
- Oversee daily financial transactions, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), working closely with the accounting firm in charge of the General Ledger (GL) and bank reconciliations
- Support of the Sales Ops team to mManage properly the monthly billing process to ensure timely and accurate invoicing, especially for SaaS subscription-based revenue streams
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition aligned with SaaS industry standards (e.g., ASC 606)
- Work closely with Sales Ops to manage and improve collections and DSO metrics.
- Work closely with Legal to control terms & conditions related to suppliers to improve cash management and payment on due date
2. Systems & Reporting 🔎
- Maintain and optimize finance ERP and AP software (Spendesk, SalesForce, etc.).
- Be responsible for accounting closing and reporting. Prepare monthly reports on cash flow, revenue, and operational expenses
- Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries
- You will handle the accounting closing process with the accounting firm focusing on cut-off, accruals and unbilled follow up
3. Compliance & Audits 🌱
- Support tax filings, audits, and other compliance-related activities
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and help establish scalable policies as the company grows
- You will process Balance Sheet control: AP/AR/CCA/PCA/TVA (UK/FR), Balance Sheet Building, P&L building and Cash Reporting Building and Analysis
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration 🤝
- Partner with Sales Ops, Legal, Customer Success, and Product teams to refine pricing models and optimize contract structures
- Support FP&A with data inputs for forecasting and budgeting exercises
Glad you asked. This is who we’re looking for:
Qualifications 🏆
- You bring a minimum of 2/3 years of experience as an auditor/ consultant as a first experience and then a finance role within a tech SaaS Startup such as French Tech startups
- Strong understanding of SaaS metrics like ARR, MRR, CAC, LTV, and churn
- Familiarity with revenue recognition principles and subscription billing platforms
- Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills
Qualities 🧠
- A hands-on problem solver, self-motivated with a glass half-full attitude
- An entrepreneurial mind, ready to launch and fail and iterate
- You’re an empathetic team player that is great at building lasting relationships
- Attuned to remote collaboration, using digital tools and meticulously documenting work
- A strong desire to evolve on the SaaS & Tech environment
Copy that. And what’s in it for me?
You will be joining an exciting young business that has the humble ambition to change the world. With a proven track record in starting companies, we’re planning to hit the ground running and have an impact fast. Joining this journey right at the beginning allows you to really help shape our path.
Our hybrid work model, with hiring focussed around our head offices in Paris, London and Montpellier, allows us to balance our personal and professional lives while staying connected and engaged with colleagues and clients.
We’re big believers in creating successful businesses that are good for everyone, including society and the planet. That’s why we have a B Corporation status.
We think this will be the ride of our lives. And maybe yours, too.