Head of Data, Papernest
Short-term contract
2 days a week in office
Subscription and utility bill management platform
Open for applications
Subscription and utility bill management platform
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
2 days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Papernest's mission is to make contract and utility management simple for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- At least 6 years of experience in data management roles, with proven expertise in team leadership
- Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (Python, SQL), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and BigQuery
- Demonstrated capability to lead and inspire a team, with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent ability to communicate complex concepts in a simplified manner and influence executive decision-making
- You speak English fluently and French as a second language is a big plus
What the job involves
- As a Head of Data, you will lead the company’s data strategy, oversee the entire data function, and drive the development of data-driven solutions that align with business objectives
- You will be responsible for building and managing a high-performing data team while ensuring the efficient execution of data projects across the organization
- We are looking for a person for a short-term contract (from January to end of June 2025) to replace a temporary leave of absence
- Develop a clear vision for data utilization that aligns with the business goals and create a roadmap for implementing data initiatives across the organization
- Lead, and mentor a diverse team of 20 data analysts. Ensure continuous development and career growth within the team
- Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of data projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Implement and maintain data governance policies, focusing on data quality, security, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, industry standards)
- Partner with key business functions (e.g., Marketing, Finance, Product, Operations) to identify data needs and deliver actionable insights that enhance decision-making
- Oversee the architecture of data platforms (data warehouses, data lakes, ETL processes), ensure system reliability, and recommend upgrades or new technologies as needed
- Lead the creation of dashboards and reports to provide stakeholders with clear, actionable insights, and facilitate data-driven strategies
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of data initiatives, assess their impact on the business, and refine the data strategy accordingly
Application process
- A first call with Julie, Talent Acquisition Manager
- Interview with Benoit, Managing Director
- Interview with a team member, during which you will carry out a data case study
- A final match interview with another team member
Our take
Papernest helps customers manage their utility bills and subscriptions via its online platform. It predominantly focuses on streamlining the administration involved in moving house, like changing or cancelling water bills and gym registrations, with an additional service that works like a more conventional price comparison site for utilities like internet and gas. It is providing a much-needed service in what's proven to be an interestingly narrow and non-competitive niche.
The company so far has been partnering with real estate agency referrals to bring new customers on board. So the boom in people changing homes over the last few years is likely to have played strongly in Papernest’s favour. It has leveraged a strategic partnership with open banking firm Tink, using the company’s broader European coverage to springboard into more geographies.
Papernest seems something of a rare find: a solution that neatly resolves a large and material problem, that’s proven hugely popular, and yet that hasn’t inspired a flurry of would-be competitors. With the housing market still relatively hot, and mid-term moves inspired by the growing digital-nomad lifestyle still on the rise, Papernest seem to be in a rosy position. If it gets too rosy though, it may have to watch its back.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
-26% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Oct 2017
$10.5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $10.5m
Company benefits
- Incredible offices in Barcelona, in the heart of 22@ (1500 m2 of furnished terraces, showers, spaces dedicated to catering and rest, Zen garden, games area, etc.) 5 minutes from Poblenou beach! 🏖️
- Remote working possible 1 day per week (including Monday and Friday)
- Unlimited free coffee and tea!
- Self-service snacks and other delicacies
- Choose between Mac and PC, we take care of the rest 💻
- Paperparty every month to decompress 🎉
- Breakfast offered every Thursday 😋💪
- Great professional challenges
- Brilliant colleagues among whom to grow
- Ambitious development prospects / internal mobility
- Career support programs
- An great international atmosphere
- Regular team training
- Regular events and team building
Company values
- Team learning - We believe that the best way to grow as an individual is to learn from others. We therefore want to create an environment where knowledge sharing happens naturally and spontaneously, to the benefit of the team. What we do gives us energy, we enjoy doing it, and our work environment is designed to help that remain a reality
- Ambition - Papernest is the desire to tackle something huge, useful, and complex. Each one of us is driven by the desire to see our vision blossom, and aware of the difference it can make. We know what we’re trying to do is hard, but that if we get it right, the rewards will far outweigh the efforts. We are excited by first the challenge, then the reward, in that order
- Lean - We systematically address challenges with a Lean approach until we find a successful crude solution. Then we dedicate time & resources to make it perfect. It is ok to fail. It is not ok not to dare
- Caring meritocracy - Everyone is supported in his personal growth and rewarded for his achievements and engagement. We are committed to provide papermates with all the information, tools and support they need to grow and we ensure they work in a healthy and trustworthy environment
- Customer value creation - The needs of our user define our approach. We are experts in our field and know how to remain neutral. That's why our users trust us. Our customers trust us because we provide them quality advice through neutral offers considering their needs
Company HQ
Pont-de-Flandre, Paris, France
Articles
Leadership
Previously an Associate at McKinsey & Company, alongside teaching case-cracking analysis at HEC Paris.
Benoît Fabre
(Managing Director)Previously co-founded Visit1Museum, before moving on to consult with Advancy.
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