LumApps is now more than just an Employee Experience Platform — it is an AI-powered Employee Hub that supports companies in their digital transformation of communication, collaboration, and engagement with their customers, partners, and above all their employees.

Our platform is a proven leader in this dynamic market with a truly unique vision and product. It has been deployed by Fortune 500 clients around the world and is delivering meaningful business benefits. LumApps is identified as a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Intranet Packaged Solutions as well as in Intranets Forrester Wave, and regularly selected for the French Tech Next40/120 program.

✨ In 2025, LumApps strengthened its leadership position by partnering with Beekeeper, a pioneer in frontline employee experience solutions. This strategic collaboration expands our reach and impact across all types of workers — from HQ to the frontline.

Our mission: To make people feel that they belong and have a purpose.

To create an environment where all employees are engaged and work together towards the same goal. Over 700 leading companies trust our solution to:

🎯 Improve the productivity of their teams with our AI-powered Collaborative Experience Platform integrated with both Google and Microsoft collaborative suites,

🎯 Transform employees into real ambassadors of their company,

🎯 Make employees more efficient and better connected to their peers and relevant information, regardless of their location, with the tools and information they need at their fingertips,

🎯 Help companies reduce turnover, accelerate employee onboarding, better collaborate and share knowledge, and even improve their customer experiences.

With a team of over 600 Lumies spread across 11 offices (Lyon, Paris, Lille, Sophia Antipolis, London, Barcelona, Hamburg, Austin, Tokyo, Zurich, Krakow), we support large enterprises all around the world. Over the past year, we have been driving an ambitious phase in our journey under the impulse of our new shareholder Bridgepoint, aimed at propelling us to become the clear leader in our market and shine worldwide in our industry. We are looking for individuals who are excited to actively participate in this transformation.

If these core values sound like you: "be bold, do amazing things", "say what you mean, do what you say", "one team, same mission", "always be evolving": apply now!

*Missions*

As the Head of FP&A and Controlling at LumApps, you will be a critical strategic partner to the VP of Finance and the executive leadership team. Based out of our global headquarters in Lyon, your mission is to provide robust financial insights that drive
profitable growth while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our financial reporting for all group entities (including France, Switzerland, Poland, US, Japan, UK). You will lead, mentor, and build a high-performing team responsible for everything from board-level financial storytelling to the nuts and bolts of our monthly close process. This is a high-impact role that blends strategic, forward-looking analysis with rigorous operational control.

*Skills*

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and own the rolling forecast models, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.

• Budget vs. Actuals Management:

  • Oversee and, where necessary, lead the monthly budget vs. actual review meetings for each department

  • Ensure rigorous control over expenditures and recruitment requests by analyzing them against the budget and collaborating with initiative owners

  • Maintain the analytical framework required to produce reliable and insightful monthly variance analyses

• SaaS Metrics Mastery: Own the tracking, analysis, and reporting of key SaaS metrics, including ARR, Net Revenue Retention (NRR), LTV/CAC ratio, Churn, and Gross Margin.

• Business Partnering: Act as a key financial partner to department heads (Sales, Marketing, G&A, R&D), providing them with the data and insights needed to make informed decisions, manage their budgets, and assess new initiatives.

• Long-Range Planning: Develop and maintain the company’s long-term financial model to support strategic planning, debt structure, cash flow forecast

Controlling & Reporting Oversight

• Leadership: Manage the Head of Controlling, providing guidance and oversight for the controlling team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

• Month-End Close & Reporting:

  • Play an active role in the monthly closing process, particularly concerning recurring provisions related to payroll and sales commissions, in close partnership with the accounting team.

  • Supervise the preparation of the monthly reporting package, including in-depth analysis of the P&L and Balance Sheet, and prepare the accompanying presentation slides for leadership.

• Financial Integrity: Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure the accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS or local GAAP.

• Internal Controls: Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial processes that can scale with the company's growth, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.

• Audit & Compliance: Act as point of contact for external auditors and manage the annual audit process seamlessly. Support compliance with all statutory regulations across our European entities.

Team Leadership & Development

• Management: Directly manage and mentor the team fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Growth: Develop the skills and careers of your team members, building a talent pipeline within the finance organization

• Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to automate and streamline financial processes, leveraging technology (ERP, BI tools, FP&A software) to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 10+ years in finance including a previous experience in a Big 4 firm (Consulting and/or Transaction Services) and a previous leadership role overseeing both FP&A/Controlling functions

• Industry Expertise: Mandatory prior experience in a B2B SaaS or recurring revenue business. You must be fluent in SaaS metrics and business models

• Leadership: Proven track record of managing and developing a team of finance professionals

• Technical Skills:

  • Expert-level proficiency in financial modelling and Excel/Gsheet

  • If possible Hands-on experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and modern FP&A platforms (e.g., Anaplan, Pigment, Adaptive Planning)

  • Ideally knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to distill complex financial topics into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership

💡 Why You’ll Love Working at LumApps

We’re proud to offer a work environment where people feel supported, valued, and empowered. Here’s a peek at what we offer:

🏡 Hybrid work model – 2 days at the office, 3 days remote

🕒 RTT days – ~10 extra days off per year

💳 Meal vouchers (SWILE) + free snacks & coffee 

🧘‍♀️ Yoga classes - Take a mindful break in our Paris office

👶 Supportive parental leave and family moments — yes, even a Christmas party for your kids !

🛡️ Health insurance (ALAN) – 60% covered + full life & disability cover

🎉 Afterworks, team celebrations & seasonal parties

💻 Equipment of your choice

🗣️ French & English lessons, professional development & access to Leeto CSE

We aim to celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.