Finance & Operations Manager (F/M) - CDI

Our vision

We are on a mission to reinvent procurement by transforming complex processes into simple and automated actions. Najar empowers businesses with cutting-edge procurement solutions that are adaptable, reliable, and focused on long-term financial health. With our AI-driven platform, businesses can confidently navigate the complexities of procurement, ensuring that every decision is visible, precise, and built to last.

With Najar, businesses have the tools they need to take control of their procurement processes, optimize spending, and unlock the full power of automation. Just like the navigation systems in a spaceship’s control room, our platform ensures that every insight is within reach.

About us

Our cofounder, who previously led the financial department in another company, experienced the pain around procurement processes and the lack of clarity and information. To solve this, he founded Najar in 2021. In just a few years, we’ve grown to several millions in ARR supporting 200+ customers in France and across Europe in their procurement journey, growing the team to 70+ people (including remote employees).

Following a successful Seed funding round and a Series A of €15 million led by 13Books, Portage and Tomcat, we are focused on continuing our growth and expanding our impact in the market. We have the ambition of being the leading procurement solution in France, and Europe. Our goal is to become the strategic partner for businesses, their Architect of Trust.

Your role

You will play a key role in internalizing and structuring Najar’s finance and administrative function. Working closely with the VP Finance, you will help build scalable financial and administrative processes that support the company’s growth.

This is a hands-on, structuring role at the heart of the company, spanning finance, accounting, treasury, administration, billing, and parts of legal and HR administration. You will implement and improve processes, ensure compliance, and deliver reliable financial information that supports decision-making.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building processes, bringing structure to a fast-growing environment, and taking ownership of a broad Finance & Operations scope.

Your responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

Coordinate and supervise accounting with external accountants

Lead monthly closings with proper cut-offs and ensure the reliability of financial data

Participate in the annual closing and coordinate with external auditors

Ensure legal, tax, and social compliance

Implement and maintain internal financial controls and processes

Treasury & Financing

Manage banking relationships and banking operations

Monitor cash flow and prepare cash forecasts

Manage intra-group cash flows

Contribute to the financing of fixed assets and debt topics

Manage short-term cash investments

Monitor and manage grants and public funding applications

Reporting & Financial Planning

Prepare monthly financial reporting and ensure data reliability

Contribute to budget and forecast preparation

Monitor financial performance and support operational teams with financial analysis

Administration & Legal

Set up and maintain purchase commitment and supplier invoice validation processes

Oversee contracts, legal formalities, and administrative processes

Manage capitalization table updates and equity-related operations (BSPCE, BSA, etc.) with external advisors

Support corporate legal topics and governance

Supervise IT equipment and office-related administrative topics

Order to Cash (Billing & Collection)

Set up and maintain client invoicing processes

Automate and manage the collection process in collaboration with operational teams

Monitor accounts receivable and DSO

HR Administration

Supervise payroll with external providers

Ensure proper management of social declarations and HR administration

Support HR legal topics

Preferred experience

Your profile

+4y of experience in corporate finance, financial controlling, or audit

Solid accounting and financial expertise

Experience with billing and revenue recognition

Experience with cash forecasting

Comfortable working with external accountants, auditors, and legal advisors

Strong understanding of cash management and financial processes

Hands-on, structured, and detail-oriented

Able to manage multiple topics and priorities

Comfortable in a fast-growing, changing environment

Strong sense of ownership and strong problem-solving mindset

Fluent in French and English

Nice to have:

Previous experience in a startup or scale-up environment is a strong plus

Experience in SaaS

Experience with BSPCE / cap table topics

Recruitment process

Talent Acquisition Interview: 45 min

CEO Interview: 1h

Case Study: 1h30 with CEO and VP Finance

Culture Fit Interview: 45 min with People Director