Strategy & Operations, Pennylane
Financial management & accounting platform
Open for applications
Financial management & accounting platform
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build the leading financial tool for European SMEs see current job openings.
Role
Who you are
- We have opportunities available for professionals at all stages of their careers, from recent graduates to seasoned experts with over 7 years of experience
- Strategic Thinking
- Proficiency in planning, defining OKRs, and maintaining a customer-centric and efficient mindset
- Experience leading strategic projects, preferably related to growth or commercial initiatives
- Problem-Solving and Analytical Mindset
- Solid analytical background from data-driven, tech-forward companies who operate at scale, or management consulting firms
- Problem-solving mindset with a bias for action and a 'small step' approach
- Autonomy using data analytics tools (SQL / data visualization) or willingness to learn
- Complex Project Management
- Skilled in defining roadmaps, facilitating meetings and rituals, implementing continuous improvement practices, and managing risks and change
- Demonstrable track record of stakeholder management and end-to-end project leadership
- Ability to manage projects effectively in a fast-changing environment
- Adaptability and Prioritization
- An ability to deliver despite ambiguity and changing expectations, recognizing that there's almost always more than one way to do something well
- A 'can-do' approach to work, always looking for new ways to adapt traditional practices in a new and challenging way
- A great prioritizer profile that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Capable of presenting ideas in an organized and objective manner, adapting messages according to the audience, and creating high-impact content to influence others
- Experience managing by influence and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Fluent or native French and English
What the job involves
- The Strategy & Operations function at Pennylane currently consists of a team of 10 highly skilled professionals who are embedded within various departments, such as Finance, Sales, and Customer Success
- While these individuals are dedicated to their respective teams, they collaborate closely with other departments to drive the company's growth and success by working on a wide range of initiatives
- In the near future, as Pennylane continues to grow, we plan to expand the Strategy & Operations function by embedding professionals within our Business Units, also known as Tracks
- These individuals will work closely with product managers to develop tailored products for specific client segments, such as accounting firms and SMEs
- Additionally, we will have Strategy & Operations professionals who manage strategic initiatives at a central level, including international expansion efforts
- Working in Strategy & Operations at Pennylane is a dynamic and rewarding experience. Our professionals adopt a project-based approach, which allows them to collaborate with various teams and tackle a wide range of topics
- Despite the broad nature of their work, Strategy & Operations professionals at Pennylane maintain a sharp focus on building a foundation of excellence
- This is achieved through the following key areas:
- Strategy: Defining main objectives and developing comprehensive plans to guide teams towards achieving their goals
- This involves planning ahead, assessing risks and opportunities, breaking down objectives into smaller projects, defining metrics (key results) to measure success, and managing project roadmaps to ensure continuous progress
- Operations: Ensuring that everything is executed according to plan and making necessary adjustments when needed
- This includes designing efficient processes, improving and automating existing ones, establishing rituals to monitor team progress, and analyzing performance
- Cross-team alignment: Fostering a trusting environment to ensure alignment with key stakeholders from other teams
- This involves providing visibility to leadership through assertive and effective communication, facilitating collaboration, and managing stakeholder expectations
- Throughout all their work, Strategy & Operations professionals at Pennylane maintain a strong focus on metrics, infrastructure, business processes, best practices, budgeting, and reporting
- By combining strategic thinking with operational excellence, they play a crucial role in driving the company's growth and success
- Some examples of the missions undertaken include:
- Defining effective customer acquisition strategies and processes with the Sales Leadership
- Working with the Success Department to optimize product adoption, identify upsell opportunities, and provide outstanding customer support
- Streamlining billing processes and conducting in-depth performance analyses within the Finance team
- What our Leadership say
- "A Strategy & Operations role at Pennylane is about bridging the gap between strategy and execution
- You'll influence and prioritize team activities based on customer needs and business priorities
- Excelling in planning, execution, and stakeholder management, you'll drive everyone towards a common objective
- The key is balancing short-term impact with sustainable, long-term results that propel our company forward
Application process
- HR screening (20-30 min)
- Hiring manager discussion & screening (45-60 min)
- Case (60 min)
- Final round fit with Lead and/or founding team (45-60 min)
- Depending on which Strategy & Operations position the candidate is being considered for and his/her seniority, we will adjust the list of interviewer
Our take
In multiple mature markets, companies have been using QuickBooks, Xero and other SaaS solutions for accounting, but it is a fragmented industry with each country using its own software solution. In France, there is no definitive SaaS solution for accounting.
Pennylane wants to overhaul current tools and modernise the tech stack of accounting firms, by connecting directly with third-party services that hold valuable information. Accounting firms can use Pennylane collaboratively by accessing the platform to centralise receipts, create invoices and automate tasks. Instead of sending information back and forth with spreadsheets and photo attachments, both clients and accounting firms can interact directly on the platform.
Pennylane has a significant market opportunity ahead, with an ambitious goal to become the preferred management platform for European companies. The company already claims 50,000 customers. A recent instalment of funding will allow the company to further develop its platform, looking at artificial intelligence for accountants, and expand to other markets in Europe.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Feb 2024
$44.2m
SERIES C
May 2023
$32.6m
SERIES C
Total funding: $169.7m
Company benefits
- Work remotely from anywhere in Europe, as long as your contract allows you to
- Company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you're building with us
- A budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work from a coworking space whenever you feel like it
- Access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness through our partner Gymlib
- Access to Busuu to perfect your english or your french
- The latest Apple equipment
- Be part of a vibrant social community: we do lots of sports together (running, climbing...), we love to hang out and have a drink together (Thursday afterwork drinks on our rooftop is a usual thing)
- Twice-a-year company seminars
- Wonderful office in the center of Paris
- 10 additional days off (to the 25 standard ones) for those based in France
- Lunch credits (Swile card) to buy your favorite food every day, for those based in France
- Great healthcare cover (Alan Blue) to take care of yourself and your family, for those based in France
Company values
- Radical Trust
- Supporting SMEs
- Community of Builders
Company HQ
Chaussée-d'Antin, Paris, France
Articles
Leadership
Arthur Waller
(Co-founder & CEO)Founded PriceMatch in 2012, and progressed from Product Owner to Senior Product Owner at Booking.com between 2015-2018. Co-founded Pennylane in 2020.
Felix Blossier
(Co-founder & COO)Founding Partner of PriceMatch in 2012 and experience as Director General of the French Treasury from 2018-2020. Co-founded Pennylane in 2020.
Alexandre Roquoplo
(Co-founder)Extensive history in finance since 2013. Founded OneCPA in 2018 before co-founding Pennylane in 2020.
Tancrède Besnard
(Co-founder & CPO)Co-founded PriceMatch in 2012. Experience as Product Manager for Booking.com between 2016-2018, and current advisor for Predictus. Co-founded Pennylane in 2020.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pennylane
Katie Sukholeyster (Talent Acquisition Team Lead)
- We continuously provide unconscious bias training for all the team members
- All company successfully attended D&I Workshop
- Pennylane is a part of Pact Parite Agreement
- We write job descriptions very carefully and we strive to do our best in ensuring everyone can feel welcome to apply to Pennylane
- We strive for full diversity and closely monitor our recruiting efforts through metrics and data
- We provide Mental Health support through our wellness initiatives and benefits to support our team members
- We are working with D&I Community partners to create valuable and actionable content
- Pennylane partners with Ada Tech School to provide support and training for the students
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