Lead Financial Controller, Swan
3+ days a week in office
Embedded finance platform
Open for applications
Embedded finance platform
201-500 employees
Open for applications
3+ days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To empower all kinds of digital companies to transform their UX and start embedding banking features within minutes.
Role
Who you are
- You have 7+ years of experience in accounting / financial audit, with at least 3 years in a financial institution (start-up experience is a plus, but not necessary). Additionally, you must have prior experience in a management role
- You have already worked with PCEC accounting standard (plan comptable des établissements de crédit)
- You have already worked in an international environment, overseeing branches and subsidiaries (experience with UK is a plus)
- You're rigorous and organized: your approach is meticulous, with a keen attention to detail in all aspects of your work
- You’re autonomous and proactive: you know how to manage your priorities and are able to adapt to changing conditions
- You embrace challenges: you're enthusiastic about tackling complex tasks and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- You’re tech-savvy: you're already proficient or willing to become proficient with modern accounting tools. You like technology and automation
- You have advanced Excel and Google Suite skills: you're adept at using these tools to manipulate data and create detailed reports
- Our ideal teammate: Empathetic. Skilled. Frank. We love to challenge each other, and we leave our egos at the door
- You're Fluent in English: You possess at least a C1 level in English, enabling effective communication in our international environment
What the job involves
- Swan is seeking a Lead Financial Controller to join our top-tier Finance team of six people
- As an Accounting Lead, you will oversee our accounting team, currently consisting of two members, with a third to be hired soon
- You will report directly to the CFO and work closely with our external accountant to manage the full accounting scope
- Your role will be critical in maintaining and improving Swan’s financial health and compliance
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings in PCEC (plan comptable des établissements de crédit). Prepare our monthly financial statements. Develop and execute our strategy to optimize closing efficiency (reliability & speed)
- Own the different processes paramount to Swan’s financial health (Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Treasury Management, etc), and manage the implementation of strategic tools essential to Swan’s scaling
- Manage our existing European subsidiaries in relationship with our local accountants, and setup the accounting framework for our new country openings
- Perform reconciliation and resolve potential spreads or pending operations
- Serve as the company's expert on banking accounting matters, partnering with other departments, and advising with respect to accounting implications (product launch, internal control policies, etc.)
- Prepare our quarterly regulatory reporting on our financial statements and capital requirements (RUBA/COREP) for the Banque de France (ACPR), and our European stakeholders
- Lead and manage the accounting team, offering guidance, mentorship, and coaching to support team development
- Oversee people management efforts, including recruitment, performance evaluations, career growth, and employee retention
Application process
- We usually respond within a week
- A 30-min video call with our Talent Acquisition Manager, to get to know you, understand your career expectations and answer your questions
- An interview with our VP Finance
- A case study
- An interview with our Lead Finance
- An interview with our Executive CEO
Our take
Swan believes its services can transform a business by adding a financial layer. Swan’s APIs enable European companies to integrate banking services into their own digital product: embedded finance.
While not alone in the fintech industry, the company stands out by squarely targeting SaaS platforms, marketplaces, and other fintechs with its embedded finance products. The company, offering an end-to-end, integrated and multi-product experience coupled with the fact it owns the payment and fraud risk, has garnered the attention of impressive clients including Agricap, Carrefour, Pennylane and Ride.
The company has invested into accelerating its expansion into the European market by developing more banking features that are specialized for a variety of local EU markets and enhancing the platform’s functionality with a self-service offering. Swan is gaining momentum with its expansion efforts and is well set to remain on this path.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Sep 2023
$38.1m
SERIES B
Jul 2021
$16.5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $59.8m
Company benefits
- ESOP packages available
- Flexible remote policy
- Swan encourages you to have fun staying fit, thanks to partnerships with Classpass & Gymlib
- Twice a year we go somewhere gorgeous (a chateau, a mountain) where we reconnect, deep-dive into big topics, and relax
- The best health insurance
- We provide a Swile card to cover your meal on work days
- Extra holidays (RTT)
Company values
- Be human: Be straightforward, transparent, and sincerely care. It’s all about integrity and doing the right thing
- Ambition: We’re in this for the long game. We want to transform the entire market, and be the engine for Europe’s next tech champions!
- Collaboration: We believe in the power of collective intelligence. We love to challenge others’ ideas and be challenged in return. May the best ideas win
- “Move fast, don’t break things”: If we must choose between security and going fast, we choose security. We are in banking, after all
- Make everything simple: Simplicity
Company HQ
Porte-Saint-Martin, Paris, France
Articles
Leadership
Nicolas Benady
(CEO)Previously co-founded Antelop Solutions and, earlier, PriceMinister. Acted as Product Manager for French Market of VISA Europe, President of Limonetik, IT Project Manager for AXA Cessions, and was a Team Member for Endless Winter.
Nicolas Saison
(COO)Previous experience as Vice President of Product for Payboost, Digital IT Manager for AXA France, Payment Project Director for Limonetik, and as a Developer and Risk Manager for AXA.
Mathieu Breton
(CTO)Previously co-founded and acted as CTO for JS-Republic. Experience as Senior Software Engineer for Xebia France, Software Engineer for BT Global Services, and Web Developer for éQuin gestion.
Salary benchmarks
We don't have enough data yet to provide salary benchmarks for this role.
Submit your salary to help other candidates with crowdsourced salary estimates.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Swan
- Swan is committed to providing a caring work environment for all employees, regardless of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. When it comes to recruitment, we're interested in your work experience, skills, and overall personality. Because diversity makes the workplace stronger and is necessary for Swan's success, we are intensifying efforts to incorporate concrete actions to help us improve in this area. We are actively seeking partners who can help us to always strive to be a more supportive and welcoming company for all. Swan is proud to have launched a partnership with 50intech to boost our diversity and inclusion efforts
Share this job
View 16 more jobs at Swan