Head of Finance Kili Technology
Versatile data annotation tool for industrializing AI projects.
Permanent
Paris
A few days home
Salary: Not specified
Skills we're looking for
Fundraising
Business acumen
Communication skills
Regulatory compliance
Collaboration and teamwork
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You'll be part of
20 employees
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Average age: 32
Founded in 2018
Our mission at Kili is to help companies to industrialize its AI projects into production and to build AI that matters.
Launched in 2018 by a seasoned entrepreneur and an AI expert, Kili has the ambition to become the simplest and the most versatile data annotation tool in the market. The company has helped Fortune 500 companies (Crédit Agricole, Carrefour, Bureau Veritas..) and also scale-ups (VitaDX, Jellysmack..) to speed up their AI into production.
Backed by tier-1 VCs (Serena Capital, E-ventures) and also top business angels (CEO of Datadog, CEO of Algolia…), Kili is determined to build a world-class product and strengthen its strong leadership in the global market.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
As our Head of Finance, you will be more than just number crunching. You’ll be a critical strategic business partner and the CFO’s trusted advisor, driving financial strategy and enabling decisive, high-impact decisions across the organization. This role is designed for an experienced professional from M&A or Transaction Services looking to step into a dynamic environment where strategic finance takes center stage.
Main missions:
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the development of comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses that inform key strategic decisions. Your insights will be pivotal in shaping the company’s financial future, ensuring that every plan aligns with our ambitious growth objectives.
Business Partnership & Decision Support
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership by translating complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights. Collaborate across departments to drive strategic initiatives and optimize performance, ensuring the company’s resources are effectively aligned with its goals.
M&A, Fundraising, & Strategic Initiatives
- Play a key role in evaluating and executing mergers, acquisitions, equity fundraising, and debt financing opportunities. Your expertise will help guide strategic investments and unlock new growth avenues.
Cost Optimization & Cash Flow Strategy
- Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives while ensuring robust cash management and liquidity planning. Your proactive approach will support business stability and fuel innovation.
Financial Supervision & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee high-level financial operations with a focus on strategic oversight rather than routine accounting tasks. Ensure that all financial practices comply with legal, regulatory, and tax requirements, including key incentives like CIR/CII.
We're looking for
ABOUT YOU
You have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) are a plus.
A minimum of 4-5 years in FP&A or Controlling, with a proven track record in Transaction Services or M&A. You should be adept at financial modeling, forecasting, and interpreting financial data to have a business impact.
Your ability to generate actionable insights from financial data will empower strategic decision-making. You thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and continuous improvement are valued.
You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must be comfortable presenting financial insights to senior management and working cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives.
You have a drive for continuous improvement and the ability to see beyond the numbers to the big picture are key to success in this role.Why Join Us?
Becoming our Strategic Finance Business Partner means becoming the CFO’s trusted right-hand in a high-stakes, high-impact role. If you’re an ambitious finance professional with an M&A background looking to leverage your skills in a forward-thinking, innovative environment, this is your opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a cutting-edge AI company.
Kili Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, colour, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
