FP&A Manager

About Valiantys

Valiantys helps organizations transform how work gets done across the enterprise, leading with transformation consulting, enterprise service management (ESM), and engineering productivity. By combining deep process expertise with modern collaboration, automation, and value stream practices, Valiantys enables business, IT, and product teams to design connected, efficient, and human-centered ways of working.

With a strong focus on the modern workforce, the company helps customers reimagine service delivery beyond IT, streamline cross-functional workflows, and improve flow and throughput for engineering teams.

For more information, visit https://valiantys.com.

Job Summary

We are looking for a hands-on and business-oriented Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join our Finance team.

In this role, you will act as a strategic business partner to leadership teams across Valiantys, helping transform financial and operational data into actionable insights that support decision-making and business performance.

You will own key FP&A processes across our international footprint, including budgeting and rolling forecasts, workforce planning, variable compensation, services profitability (EMEA & NOAM), and group performance reporting. Beyond reporting, you will play a critical role in connecting financial outcomes with business realities, challenging assumptions, identifying opportunities, and helping leaders make informed decisions.

You will design and maintain financial models, build KPI dashboards, prepare monthly business review (MBR) packs, and collaborate closely with Sales, Delivery, Operations, Technology, and People teams across Valiantys.

You will report to the Head of Performance FP&A and work closely with cross-functional leaders across the organization.

What You'll Be Working On

Group Performance & Business Partnering

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and variance analysis for your scope.
• Deliver management reporting and actionable business insights to leadership teams.
• Act as a trusted business partner to regional and functional leaders.
• Translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations that support business decisions.
• Challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and influence decision-making across functions.

Workforce Planning & Compensation

• Monitor headcount, personnel costs, and workforce evolution across regions.
• Align hiring plans, internal mobility, and organisational changes with budgets and forecasts.
• Support compensation modelling and variable incentive schemes in partnership with People & Culture.

Services Profitability (EMEA & NOAM)

• Analyse services profitability across regions, practices, and customer segments.
• Identify opportunities to improve margin, utilisation, pricing, staffing mix, and delivery performance.
• Support intercompany charging and profitability initiatives.

Process Improvement, Data & Automation

• Standardise FP&A reporting and improve data consistency across systems and tools.
• Automate recurring reporting and streamline forecasting processes.
• Leverage analytics and AI-enabled tools to accelerate insight generation and continuous improvement.

Do You Have What It Takes?

This role is ideal for an experienced FP&A or controlling professional who enjoys being close to the business, shaping decisions, and building scalable planning and reporting practices in a growing, international environment.

You should bring

• 5–8+ years of experience in FP&A, financial controlling, transaction services, consulting, or similar roles.
• Strong financial modelling skills and advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
• Solid understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow, with good knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP.
• Proficiency with BI and reporting tools, ERP systems, and AI-assisted analytics tools.
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI design.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial performance to operational drivers and business outcomes.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, challenge assumptions, and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain financial topics to non-finance audiences.

Bonus if you have

• Experience in a high-growth, PE-backed, or international multi-entity environment.
• Background in investment funds, consulting, IT services, or project-based business models.
• Experience implementing or optimising FP&A tools or data/reporting stacks.
• Demonstrated interest in applying AI technologies to improve forecasting, reporting, decision support, or process automation.
• Relevant professional finance qualifications or certifications: DEC, DSCG, CFA, ACCA, or equivalent.

Language: English is our company-wide working language.

Location: Toulouse – with a hybrid working model.

 

Why Join Valiantys?

Our team members are our greatest asset, and we work hard to ensure that Valiantys is not only a great place to work, but also a platform for you to grow.

Sense

We are committed to giving you the visibility and context you need to understand the impact of your work. You will see how your analyses and recommendations shape decisions and drive the company's trajectory.

Training

We will provide you with the time and budget to grow your skills – whether through internal knowledge-sharing, external training, or certifications – so you can keep developing your FP&A toolkit and your career.

Flexibility

We understand that life is all about balance. We offer a flexible working environment and trust-based culture so that you can perform at your best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Valiantys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.