Ankorstore

Technology

HeadofFinance

€140–220k ~AI est. Paris, France FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Head of Finance at Ankorstore. Skills: Financial strategy, Financial operations, Marketplace dynamics, B2B commerce. Define global financial strategy. Execute global financial strategy”

What You'll Achieve.

P&L ownership; Financial performance vs budget; Cash flow management; Runway management; Payment fraud rate; Loss rate; Financial close cycle time; Reporting accuracy; Finance team engagement; Finance team retention

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Analytical mindset; Translating data into decisions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years finance leadership, Experience scaling finance organizations

Nice to Have

CFO experience preferred, Head of Finance experience preferred, Senior finance leader experience preferred, Marketplace experience a plus, Fintech experience a plus, B2B SaaS experience a plus, Experience in fundraising rounds a plus, Experience in international expansion a plus, Fluent in French, Fluent in English

What You'll Do.

Define global financial strategy

Execute global financial strategy

Lead financial forecasting

Lead long-range planning

Own management reporting

Develop board-level financial narratives

Build scalable financial systems

Maintain scalable financial systems

Build scalable financial controls

Maintain scalable financial controls

Build scalable operational processes

Maintain scalable operational processes

Oversee payment infrastructure

Oversee fraud prevention frameworks

Manage chargeback management

Drive business partnering

Drive performance analysis

Drive investment decision support

Ensure timely close processes

Ensure accurate close processes

Ensure statutory reporting

Ensure tax compliance

Ensure audit readiness

Develop finance teams

Foster high-performance culture

Foster collaborative culture

Act as strategic partner

Support cross-functional initiatives

Support pricing decisions

Support build-vs-buy analyses

Drive treasury management

Drive working capital optimisation

Support international entity structuring

Support legal compliance

Lead investor relations

Drive future fundraising

Drive financing activities

Manage banking partner relationships

Manage auditor relationships

Manage external advisor relationships

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Product & Tech; Partner with Sales; Partner with Operations; Partner with CEO; Collaborate with Product; Collaborate with Tech; Cross-functional projects; Senior stakeholders

Communication Scope

Board-level reporting; Investor communications; Financial communication

Process & Methodology

Financial modeling, KPI ownership

Full Job Description

About us  Ankorstore exists to help independent brands and retailers thrive by making wholesale simpler, faster, and more profitable. We’re building the infrastructure that powers modern wholesale for brands — from getting discovered by the right retailers to ordering, logistics, and financing — so both sides can work together on better, more sustainable terms. We are looking for a Head of Finance to help scale Ankorstore as a category-defining European wholesale marketplace. As a key member of the Leadership Team (LT), you will own Ankorstore's full financial strategy and operations, partnering closely with the CEO and senior leadership to drive growth, financial discipline, and long-term value creation. You will lead three specialised teams, Payment & Fraud, FP&A, and Accounting, and will act as the principal financial architect for a company operating at the intersection of marketplace dynamics and B2B commerce. This role requires someone who combines strong financial leadership with operational intensity, strategic thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, multicultural environment. Main Responsibilities Own Ankorstore's Financial Strategy & Planning - Define and execute the global financial strategy in alignment with the company's growth ambitions - Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning across all services - Own management reporting and board-level financial narratives - Build and maintain scalable financial systems, controls, and operational processes Lead Three Finance Teams - Payment & Fraud : Oversee payment infrastructure, fraud prevention frameworks, and chargeback management in close collaboration with Product & Tech - FP&A : Drive business partnering, performance analysis, and investment decision support across the organisation - Accounting : Ensure timely and accurate close processes, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audit readiness - Coach, develop, and retain top finance talent; foster a high-performance,

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