Financial and Administrative Director - in a WealthTech Scale-Up

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Financial Planning and Budgeting Manager to enhance our financial growth and budgeting processes. This person will play a key role in shaping Abbove’s financial strategy, optimizing our financial processes, and fostering a culture of both growth and rigor. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising, treasury management, and financial analysis, along with a passion for automating financial processes and improving efficiency. This role demands a strong financial background, SaaS expertise, fintech knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment.

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• Budgeting and Financial Planning 📊 - Develop and secure board approval for annual budgets, aiming for a two-year cycle, and engage in strategic financial planning to support growth.

• Financial Management and Analysis 💰 - Oversee cash management, assess financial risks, and conduct profitability analyses for the organization and clients. Ensure real-time tracking of financial KPIs, allowing for data-driven decision-making and transparency across the organization.

• Stakeholder Relations 🤝 - Act as the primary liaison with the board on financial matters, manage relationships with banks and external auditors, and support compliance with regulations.

• Fundraising and Growth Strategies 🚀 - Identify funding opportunities and create financial retention and growth strategies, including pricing strategies and negotiations. Present and defend pricing models to large institutional clients.

• Process Improvement and Automation 🔄 - Lead initiatives to automate financial & sales processes, create financial dashboards, and ensure comprehensive client tracking through the CRM to create a centralized, seamless client journey from acquisition to retention.

• Cross-Functional Support and Incentives 🌐 - Support organizational initiatives such as salary policy standardization and the launch of stock options for employees and management.

• Regulatory Compliance ✅ : Collaborate with external auditors to ensure regulatory compliance and successful audits.

• SaaS Metrics and Dashboards 📈 - Establish automated financial dashboards to track critical SaaS metrics such as Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), churn rate, Customer Lifetime Value (LTV), and real-time budgeting and cash projections to guide strategic decisions.

• Financial Reporting and Closings 📅 - Oversee quarterly financial closings, annual indexing, and regulatory reporting.

• Experience: At least 5-10 years of experience in finance, with substantial time as a CFO or Head of Finance within a SaaS or fintech startup. Proven expertise in managing banking relationships and external audits.
• Technical Skills: Strong grasp of budgeting, cash flow management, and automation tools. Familiarity with CRM systems like HubSpot and financial software.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Analytical Strength: Ability to build robust financial models, evaluate KPIs, and anticipate financing needs. Experience in tracking and optimizing SaaS-specific metrics (MRR, LTV, CAC, churn).
• Leadership: Collaborative approach with the CEO, board, and cross-functional teams. Experience in scaling operations and implementing financial discipline in a high-growth environment.
• Strategic and Negotiation Abilities: Expertise in pricing strategy for B2B SaaS, with strong negotiation skills to manage relationships with major institutional clients.

Languages: Proficiency in French and English, Dutch is a plus.

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Working in a scale-up environment requires a high level of professionalism, proactivity, and autonomy. We work as a team and everyone can rely on other’s work.

• A full-time position with responsibility in which there’s room for your own creativity and initiatives.
• The opportunity to grow with the company and to develop your role accordingly over time.
• The chance to join a small, young, and talented team that’s not afraid of a bit of fun.
• An attractive salary package.
• An energetic, social, and flexible environment with the opportunity to work at our office in Brussels combined with some days of home working