FP&A Analyst

Akur8 is a fast-growing InsurTech scale-up on a mission to help insurers make better decisions, faster.

Our SaaS platform turns complex risk data into clear, transparent insights, enabling teams to price risk accurately today and anticipate claims tomorrow.

Powered by advanced analytics and transparent machine learning, Akur8 brings speed, reliability, and clarity to critical insurance decisions — developed by multidisciplinary teams in product, engineering, and actuarial expertise.

Recognized globally, Akur8 has been featured in:

• CB Insights’ Insurtech 50 (2025)

• CNBC’s InsurTech Top 150 (2025)

• InsurTech100 Global Insurtech Top 100 (2025)

• Professional Equality Index 97/100 (2025)
  

With 40+ nationalities across 8 global offices, we serve 320+ clients across 4 continents — scaling rapidly in mature insurance markets.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, assessing all applications fairly based on skills, experience, and potential. Diversity, equality, and inclusion are core to who we are.

We’re seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to reinforce our finance team. This role is central to our financial operations, with a strong focus on monthly reporting, internal audit implementation, cloud cost tracking, investor communication, ESG tracking, and project support.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Closing & KPI Reporting

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial dashboards with key SaaS KPIs (ARR, churn, CAC, etc.)

• Develop performance variance analyses (vs. forecast, budget, and prior periods)

• Collaborate with accounting to understand variances and with FP&A lead to improve future forecasts

• Drive consistency and accuracy in reporting

Internal audit implementation

• Risk mapping / RACI matrix

• Review of procedure compliance

• Access rights review

• Verification of the completeness of supplier invoice recording / monitoring of the payment process

• Review of compliance with intercompany agreements

Investor Reporting

• Complete ad hoc financial and ESG reporting requests for investors, including detailed commentary

• Support cross-functional teams in providing data and insights for investor decks

Cost Tracking & Optimization

• Track and analyze operational and departmental spend vs. budget

• Provide cost visibility to department leads and propose cost-saving opportunities

• Participate in reviewing procurement decisions and spend commitments

French Tax Credits (CIR)

• Contribute to documentation and analysis related to Crédit d’Impôt Recherche (CIR)

• Coordinate with R&D, legal, and accounting to ensure eligibility and compliance

ESG Initiatives & Strategic Projects

• Maintain dashboards and tracking tools for ESG initiatives (e.g., carbon footprint, DEI, governance)

• Support internal stakeholders in setting, tracking, and reporting ESG goals

• Participate in transversal company projects, including ERP enhancements, new processes, or international expansion efforts

Miscellaneous

Support company and finance initiatives that will materialize as the company grows

You are a hands-on FP&A professional who combines strong financial rigor with a practical, business-minded approach. You’re comfortable operating in a fast-paced SaaS environment where priorities evolve, and you know how to bring structure, clarity, and forward-looking insights to support decision-making across teams. You communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, and you’re able to challenge assumptions constructively while staying solution-oriented.

EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• You have 2+ years of professional experience in audit or FP&A roles.

• Educational background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.

HARD SKILLS

• Strong financial analysis and Excel/Google Sheets skills

• Strong interest in audit, particularly internal audit

• Familiarity with BI and ERP tools (e.g., NetSuite, Looker, Power BI) is a plus

• Good understanding of SaaS metrics and ESG frameworks

• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable to a scale-up environment

SOFT SKILLS:

• Ownership & reliability: strong end-to-end ownership of deliverables, high attention to detail, and consistent follow-through

• Structured thinking: can turn messy inputs into clear narratives, priorities, and actionable recommendations

• Adaptability: thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances accuracy with speed, and handles shifting priorities calmly

• Continuous improvement mindset: naturally looks for process improvements, automation opportunities, and better ways of working

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• You have strong verbal and written communication skills in both French & English and are happy working in a multicultural environment.

BONUS SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Experience in start-up environments is a plus

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 newcomer, you'll be joining a diverse, highly skilled and motivated team, with a strong Tech DNA, colleagues that are eager to share their knowledge and passion.

We care about strong teamwork and a positive day-to-day environment. The team regularly connects through optional activities such as team lunches, sports, karaoke, or occasional after-work gatherings.

In addition to this, we will provide you with:

• Competitive salary + annual bonus

• Hybrid office/home working policy

• 25 days of paid holidays + RTT

• Gym membership with Gymlib

• Excellent health insurance (including spouse and family coverage) with Alan

• Swile lunch vouchers (12,10€)

• Public transportation reimbursement (75%) + sustainable mobility allowance

• IT equipment allowance (500€)

• Sponsored crèche access with Babilou

• Free cafeteria with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks

• Great office in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris