FPA Analyst
Akur8, France
Job Description
Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech startup that is revolutionizing insurance pricing with transparent AI.
Since 2016 our skilled Ramp;D team of Data Scientists, Software Engineers and Actuaries has developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing process in an unprecedented way.
Our solution is a SaaS platform which allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods. constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.
Akur8 has been already been selected:
- In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2022
- In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2022
- As No.24 in Sønr’s World Top 100 Insurtech Companies 2022
- As 3rd best overall (worldwide) in the CodinGame 2022 Software Engineering Fall Challenge
With 31 nationalities within our team, and offices in Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Milan amp; Cologne, Akur8’s solution is international by design. Servicing 85 clients across 3 continents and targeting all non-life insurance carriers, we focus on more mature markets for faster expansion.
To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click here.
Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer. Akur8 puts diversity and inclusion at the heart of its values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.
To help us support and structure Akur8’s rapid growth, we are looking for a FPamp;A Analyst to join our Finance team.
This role is focused on assisting the CFO in driving the company towards its long term goals. While reporting to the CFO, you will be working closely with the rest of the team (Finance, Admin amp; Legal) and of the company (Department Heads). You will be responsible for (but not limited to):
Outlook amp; analysis:
- Lead budget process, including coordination with all departments and setup of different growth scenarii
- Lead monthly forecasting process
- Analyze monthly variances
- Monitor and communicate KPIs; propose action plans in case of deviations
- Adjust reporting format and KPIs based on business priorities and reporting needs
- Track main spend categories (marketing) with corresponding teams to ensure both adaptation to business priorities and consistency with budget
Projects / Other :
- Support opening of potential international entities
- Ensure consistency of intercompany agreements
- Involvement in and coordination of potential financing projects, both dilutive and non dilutive
- Coordination of potential requests for subsidies
- Drive for process improvements within the team and the company, be it through implementation of new tools (including market watch) or process adjustments
- Management of insurance policies.
We're looking for an analytical and synthetic mindset, and:
- You have qualified from a Business School
- You have at least 4 years of experience and having experience in a VC or PE fund is a plus
- You have strong Excel skills
- You have strong verbal and written communication skills in both French amp; English and are happy working in a multicultural environment
- You are very organized, thorough and a quick thinker
- You have a capacity for detailed analysis and for converging to detailed and actionable plans, that you will be able to drive
- You are empathetic, discreet and trustworthy: you will often be part of confidential information and need to treat it with maximum reliability
- You have a high sense of ownership and a solid autonomy
- You are flexible and adaptable. You are comfortable dealing with multiple and constantly new topics
Important: You must possess an employment status: French or Schengen area nationality or a ‘carte de séjour’ that will allow you to work from our Paris office.
As a member of our team, you’ll be able to learn from highly skilled colleagues, with a strong Tech DNA, that are eager to share their knowledge and passion with a caring mindset.
But it’s not all work, you’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun, including karaoke, team lunches, playing sports as well as the occasional ‘happy hour’.
In addition to this, we offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Hybrid office / home office policy
- Continuous learning
- 25 days of paid holidays + RTT
- Gym membership with Gymlib
- On-site gym facilities / corporate sporting activities
- Swile lunch vouchers
- Excellent