Finance Transformation Manager

Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech startup that is transforming insurance pricing and reserving with transparent machine learning.

Our SaaS platform leverages the power of transparent machine learning and predictive analytics to inject game-changing speed, performance and reliability into insurers’ pricing and reserving processes.

Powered by skilled R&D, Product & Actuarial teams we’ve developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing and reserving in an unprecedented way. This results in a pricing solution which not only allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods, but which also incorporates next generation reserving functionalities, helping to predict and legislate for future claims, therefore constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.

Akur8 has already been selected:

• In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2023
• In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
• In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
• 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 35 nationalities within our team, and offices in Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Milan, Cologne, Atlanta and Montréal, Akur8's solution is international by design. 

Servicing more than 250+ clients across 4 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, equality and inclusion at the heart of its values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.

The Finance Transformation Manager will play a crucial role in driving our finance modernization efforts, starting with the deployment of our new ERP system and continuing with ongoing finance transformations. This position reports directly to the CFO and will be responsible for leading strategic finance initiatives, process improvements, and technology adoptions to support our fast-growing SaaS startup.

Key Responsibilities:

ERP Implementation

• Lead the deployment of our new ERP system, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for the ERP implementation
• Coordinate with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements and ensure the ERP meets business needs
• Process Optimization
• Develop and execute project plans for finance transformation initiatives1
• Document and optimize critical workflows, capturing key business requirements and internal controls
• Implement best practices for finance function modernization

Automation and AI Adoption

• Identify opportunities for automation within finance processes
• Spearhead the adoption of AI technologies to enhance financial analysis and decision-making
• Collaborate with IT to implement and integrate new finance technologies
• Financial Systems Management
• Oversee the finance systems landscape, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Continuously evaluate and improve finance systems and infrastructure
• Mitigate risks and exposures in current system applications

Change Management

• Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies
• Provide training and support to finance team members on new systems and processes
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for finance transformation initiatives
• Prepare and present transformation status updates to executive leadership

In order to be considered for this position you must imperatively respond to the following criteria:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field;
• 7+ years of experience in finance roles with a strong focus on transformation and process improvement;
• Proven track record in managing large-scale finance projects, preferably including ERP implementations;
• Strong understanding of finance processes, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements;
• Experience with data analytics, automation tools, and AI applications in finance;
• Excellent project management and stakeholder communication skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment;
• Fluent in English and in French
• The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in finance transformation, capable of driving change and innovation in our rapidly growing organization. They will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our finance function, leveraging technology and best practices to support our company's growth and success.

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.

But it’s not all work, you’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together, having fun activities, team lunches, playing sports as well as the occasional ‘happy hour’.

In addition to this, we offer the following benefits for the french office (To be discussed for other offices):

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Hybrid office / home office policy
• 25 days of paid holidays + RTT
• Gym membership with Gymlib + corporate sporting activities
• Excellent health insurance (including spouse and family coverage)
• Swile lunch vouchers 
• Public transportation reimbursement + sustainable mobility allowance
• IT equipment allowance
• Relocation support
• Sponsored crèche access
• Free cafeteria with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks
• Great office in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris