Strategic Finance Analyst
Accounting & Finance, IT
Paris, France
About Pelico
Pelico is a fast-growing, international SaaS scale-up transforming factory operations management. In a world where factory disruptions strike every 16 minutes, we empower industrial leaders to turn complexity into clarity, synchronizing people, data, and decisions in real time to unlock the full potential of operational resilience.
Since our foundation in 2019, we've partnered with industry leaders across aerospace, industrial equipment, and luxury watchmakin, including Airbus, Safran, Cartier, Daikin, and Eaton revolutionizing factory operations in over 15 countries. Our work has earned recognition with the Digital Transformation Award from Safran and Scale-Up of the Year from Microsoft.
With a dynamic team of over 180 professionals across France and the US, Pelico is a melting pot of top-tier talent from Tech, Data Science, and Manufacturing. We are building a workplace that is ambitious, fast-paced, and genuinely fun, where exceptional people do their best work.
Our Team
With a dynamic team of over 180 professionals across the US and France, Pelico is a melting pot of top-tier talent from Tech, Data Science, and Manufacturing domains.
Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and excellence, driving us to solve complex challenges and shape the future of manufacturing.
Our work has been recognized by Safran (Digital Transformation Award) and Microsoft (scale-up of the year).
Engineering turns Product ambition into scalable, reliable solutions that empower on-site operational teams.
We design a platform that handles high volumes, concurrent users, and complex workflows, while remaining modular, maintainable, and future-proof.
About the Role
Pelico is hiring a Strategic Finance profile to reinforce its Finance team and own transaction-side work. You will work on financial planning, reporting, and management control and take the lead on everything deal-related: financial modelling, investor reporting, due diligence support, and data room preparation for Pelico's future fundraising rounds. This role is for someone who craves ownership, thrives on live transactions, and wants to grow fast in a high-ambition environment
Your Missions
Co-own the FP&A cycle with Lucie: monthly reporting, budget tracking, variance analysis, and forecasting
Build and maintain Pelico's financial model (SaaS metrics: ARR, NRR, LTV/CAC, burn, runway)
Prepare investor reporting: KPI dashboards, board materials, and LP/investor update packages
Lead data room structuring and maintenance for future fundraising rounds
Support financial due diligence: respond to investor requests, prepare sensitivity analyses
Deliver ad-hoc strategic finance analyses (competitive benchmarking, scenario modelling, M&A screening)
Collaborate with Mounia on financial narratives for external stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
4-6 years of experience in Transaction Services (Big4), M&A advisory, or Strategic Finance
Advanced financial modelling skills (DCF, LBO, SaaS valuation, three-statement model)
Experience in FP&A or management control: budget cycles, variance analysis, KPI reporting
Fluent English — comfortable in investor and board-level communication
Highly structured, rigorous, and autonomous — able to manage multiple workstreams
Genuine interest in SaaS and tech — you understand the metrics that matter
Nice to Have
In-house experience at a SaaS scale-up or exposure to SaaS deals in advisory
Knowledge of fundraising mechanics (Series A–C) and data room best practices
Familiarity with financial planning tools (Pigment, Anaplan, or similar)
Exposure to secondary transactions or M&A processes
What we offer
Work on a highly impactful product that users love!
Office locations: In the heart of Paris (75002) and Miami, USA.
Stock Options: Available for every employee.
Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere.
Premium Health Coverage: Up to 70% covered by Pelico (Alan Healthcare).
Meal Allowance: €10/day worked, covered at 50% (via Swile card).
Transportation Support: 50% public transportation coverage or an equivalent sustainable mobility package.
Wellness Benefit: Access to discounted subscription plans for fitness, wellness, and beauty experiences through our partnership with ClassPass.
Collaborative Environment: We foster a vibrant, growth-focused workplace where professional development and team connections thrive.
Your Interview Experience:
HR call : 30 minutes (online)
Hiring Manager Interview : 45min (online)
Take home case Study : 2 hour
Case Debrief : 1 hour (onsite)
Culture Fit Interview 45min (online)
Pelico is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.