Finance Project Manager, Swan

• You have 7+ years of experience in accounting / financial audit (start-up experience is a plus, but not necessary). Additionally, you must have prior experience in a management role
• You have already worked in an international environment, overseeing branches and subsidiaries (experience with UK is a plus)
• You're rigorous and organized: your approach is meticulous, with a keen attention to detail in all aspects of your work
• You’re autonomous and proactive: you know how to manage your priorities and are able to adapt to changing conditions
• You embrace challenges: you're enthusiastic about tackling complex tasks and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• You’re tech-savvy: you're already proficient or willing to become proficient with modern accounting tools. You like technology and automation
• You have advanced Excel and Google Suite skills: you're adept at using these tools to manipulate data and create detailed reports
• Our ideal teammate: Empathetic. Skilled. Frank. We love to challenge each other, and we leave our egos at the door
• You're Fluent in English: You possess at least a C1 level in English, enabling effective communication in our international environment

• Swan is looking for a Finance Project Manager to join our high-performing Finance team as we continue our rapid growth across Europe
• In this key leadership role, you’ll spearhead the transformation of our finance operations through strategic project management
• Reporting directly to our CFO, you’ll lead end-to-end initiatives including the implementation of our new ERP system and the redesign of core financial processes
• Lead the implementation of our new ERP system, from scoping to go-live, ensuring seamless integration with internal and external stakeholders
• Structure and drive project governance, timelines, and change management to enable scalable financial operations
• Own the redesign of core financial processes (Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Treasury Management), aligning tools, workflows, and people to improve efficiency, automation, and control
• Identify pain points, lead cross-functional workshops, and drive continuous improvement
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings under the PCEC (Plan Comptable des Établissements de Crédit)
• Lead initiatives to accelerate closing timelines while improving data quality, reliability, and traceability
• Prepare monthly financial statements and develop standard operating procedures
• Coordinate the setup of scalable accounting frameworks for new European entities
• Liaise with local accounting partners to ensure alignment with group processes and ERP integration
• Ensure the integrity of Swan’s banking accounting
• Supervise reconciliation, manage spread resolution, and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations (RUBA/COREP)
• Act as the main point of contact on accounting implications for product and operational topics
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team with a strong project mindset
• Structure the team to support both day-to-day operations and transformation roadmaps
• Own hiring, performance management, and talent development within the function

• We usually respond within a week
• A 30-min video call with our Talent Acquisition Manager, to get to know you, understand your career expectations and answer your questions
• An interview with our VP Finance
• A case study
• An interview with our Lead Finance
• An interview with our Executive CEO

• ESOP packages available
• Flexible remote policy
• Swan encourages you to have fun staying fit, thanks to partnerships with Classpass & Gymlib
• Twice a year we go somewhere gorgeous (a chateau, a mountain) where we reconnect, deep-dive into big topics, and relax
• The best health insurance
• We provide a Swile card to cover your meal on work days
• Extra holidays (RTT)

Total funding: $116.9m

Swan believes its services can transform a business by adding a financial layer. Swan’s APIs enable European companies to integrate banking services into their own digital product: embedded finance.