Job Title: BU Finance Manager 

Type of employment: Full-Time, Permanent. Hybrid working with 2 days in the Paris office.
Target start date: July 2026

Location: Paris or commutable distance to Paris. You must already be living in France and have the legal right to work here without visa sponsorship, as we’re unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

THE WORLD’S MOST CONNECTED ​POST-PURCHASE AND RETURNS NETWORK 

ZigZag France (formally ShipUp)
We are an award‑winning eCommerce returns and post‑purchase specialist, founded in 2015 by our CEO, Al Gerrie.

With over 250 team members across the UK, Bulgaria, France, Portugal, Germany and Spain, we’re building the world’s most connected post-purchase and returns network — reducing complexity, driving sustainability, and reshaping how retailers engage customers after the sale.

Today, more than 1100 companies use our SaaS platform across 170 countries. Our leading enterprise retail and logistics clients include The Very Group, New Look, Boden, Selfridges, Sports Direct, The Hut Group, Swarovski, L’Occitane, PhotoBox, Carrefour, Land’s End and DHL.

Discover more about what we do: https://www.zigzag.global/about-us

We were the experts in returns. Now we are the experts in the whole post-purchase experience!

Our Values

At ZigZag, we embody a set of values that lies at the core of our workplace culture. Our dedication to the Start-up Spirit, Human Heart and Grown-up Mindset defines our collaborative spirit and shapes our collective success.  

If you are passionate about making a positive impact, caring for both colleagues and clients, and embracing a collaborative mindset, we invite you to apply. 

Position Overview:
As part of  ZigZag France’s continued growth and its integration within an international group, we are looking for a BU Finance Manager to lead the financial performance, reporting, and governance of the Business Unit. The role combines strong operational finance ownership with FP&A, strategic planning, and business development support.

Reporting Lines:

Reports to: Finance Director (UK)

Line Management: Finance Analyst (France)

Our technical stack:

• Slack & MS Teams, messaging platform
• Notion, collaboration platform
• Pennylane, accounting and bookkeeping
• ChargeBee, billing and subscription management
• GetAccept, contract management and e-signature
• Spendesk, expense management
• PayFit, payroll & compliance for french talents

Key Responsibilities

Financial reporting, close & compliance:

•  Own the full P&L and Balance Sheet of the Business Unit.
•  Lead the monthly financial close under IFRS standards.
• Coordinate the annual statutory close under French GAAP, working closely with local accounting firms and external advisors.
•  Ensure consistency between IFRS group reporting and French GAAP statutory accounts.
•  Act as the primary finance interface with Group Finance, auditors, and external accountants.
•  Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure balance sheet integrity.
•  Identify and remediate accounting, compliance, or process risks.

 Operational finance & processes:

•  Oversee billing and invoicing processes (including billing tools such as Chargebee).
•  Manage cash collection, DSO monitoring, and aged debt recovery.
•  Ensure appropriate revenue recognition in line with IFRS and contractual terms.
•  Design, document, and improve finance processes and internal controls.
•  Respond to operational finance needs from Sales, Customer Success, Tech, and Operations teams.
•  Supervise sales commission calculations.

 Legal & contract financial oversight:

• Review customer and partner contracts from a financial and commercial perspective.
•  Ensure alignment with French legal, financial, and accounting requirements.
•  Support Sales and Legal during negotiations by assessing margins, risks, and financial impacts.

 Budgeting, forecasting & performance management:

•  Prepare and manage the annual budget for the Business Unit.
•  Implement rolling forecasts, reforecasting cycles, and outlook methodologies.
•  Monitor headcount, personnel costs, and operating expenses.
•  Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to management.

 Business Partnering:

•  Deliver management reporting (MBR, KPIs, cash, revenue metrics).
•  Provide post-closing insights on MRR, NRR, churn, and revenue performance.
•  Support pricing decisions, upsell and cross-sell initiatives.
•  Act as a trusted finance partner to BU leadership.

  FP&A & Business Development Support: 

•  Contribute to group FP&A cycles including budgets, forecasts, and long-term planning.
•  Support the preparation of multi-year strategic plans.
•  Build and maintain financial models for scenario analysis and decision-making.
•  Provide financial support for business development projects, partnerships, and new offerings.
•  Prepare business cases, ROI analyses, and financial assessments for COMEX and leadership.

 Affiliate & Team Support:

• Provide functional (dotted-line) guidance to less senior finance staff in affiliated entities.
• Review affiliate financial outputs and ensure consistency of standards and practices.
• Share best practices, tools, and methodologies across the group.
• Act as an escalation point for complex finance or accounting matters.

What you'll need to be successful

• Extensive experience in finance (Finance Manager, Financial Controller, FP&A).
• Experience in international and multi-entity environments. 
• Exposure to SaaS and/or logistics business models.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and French GAAP.
• Experience working with local accounting firms and group finance teams.
• Bac +5 (Master’s degree) in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• Fluent in French and English.

Benefits

• A challenging and learning environment: we value high standards and empowerment. We always strive to make our employees grow to stay at the forefront of the market by knowing and using effective, up-to-date tools, frameworks, and processes! 
• Flexible hybrid remote model: work from our Paris office (2 days a week) and remotely, as long as your located in France. We know that everyone has their own way of working that best fits their lifestyle and needs. 
• International environment: join a diverse team with 10+ nationalities where English is our official language. 
• People-centric company: we believe that happy and healthy collaborators can achieve great things. Investing in their wellbeing is investing in our success.
• Fun workplace where connections thrive: we value human connections and a collaborative work environment. That is why we organize opportunities to spend time together, whether physically or remotely. 
  • 4 mandatory gatherings per year: we cover your expenses to join key company-wide events, including company & team offsite, plenary session and team event in Paris.
  • office events: bi-monthly lunches at a restaurant with your peers, afterworks, breakfasts, themed activities...
  • remote events: quarterly virtual gatherings (e.g. cheese tasting, flower decoration) and a buddy program to connect with teammates.
• Swile card: Meal vouchers and more than €500/year for green transport subsidies (public transport, bike purchases, protective gear etc.).
• 33 days of paid time off per year: a generous PTO policy to support your work-life balance.
• Work from home set-up: Get up to €500 to create an optimal home office with a desk and/or chair.

Please send us your CV in English 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Everyone is valued and encouraged to bring their full selves to work.

We believe in hiring people, not just skills. If this role excites you and inspires you to bring your best every day, we’d love for you to apply.