To act as the primary Financial Business Partner for the CTO and CPO, providing financial visibility, challenging investment assumptions, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of Capital Expenditures (Capex) and operating expenses for software development and infrastructure, ensuring strict application of IFRS framework at Malt.
Lead the annual budget and quarterly rolling forecasting cycles for the R&D and IT departments, including monthly variance analysis.
Evaluate, under strict IFRS rules, new R&D phases and IT projects by calculating NPV, IRR, ROI, and Payback Periods to guide Product Committee decisions.
Partner with Engineering Leads to optimize headcount/freelancing spend, and track R&D Intensity/Innovation Effectiveness ratios.
Define and enforce IAS 38 capitalization policies (IFRS guidelines), track hardware/software lifecycles, and coordinate month-end closing with Accounting.
Audit the internal time-tracking system to ensure accurate Project ID tagging, defending R&D Tax Credits and Capitalization audits and ensure IFRS strict compliance.
Manage balance sheet reporting & forecast, including Month-End Variance Analysis, Working Capital KPI Tracking, Driver-Based Working Capital Modeling (under IFRS rules), Accrued Liabilities Roll-Forwards and CAPEX and Depreciation Forecasting.
Own and build a dedicated Pigment app.
Experience Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience, specifically focused on R&D and project controlling.
Knowledge Strong IFRS knowledge, practical grasp of IAS 38 (Intangible Assets), and project accounting rules.
Skills High proficiency in building complex financial models for forecasting, business cases, and scenario analysis (NPV, IRR), combined with excellent interpersonal skills to challenge assumptions collaboratively across technical and product departments.
Tools Advanced Excel, dashboarding solutions, and FP&A software (Pigment is a major plus; ERP knowledge advantageous).
Languages Fully fluent in both French and English on a native level to operate in an international European environment.
First call with Claudia, our Talent Acquisition Manager, to better understand your background, aspirations and answer any questions you may have. (30-45 minutes)
Interview with Edith Savoye, our FP&A director,, to dive into the role and ensure it’s a match! (45-60 minutes)
Business case for you to complete and present in order to assess your skills for the role and presentation skills.
Final interview with a C-level to discuss Malt’s long-term vision.
Malt is a platform that connects businesses with freelancers, finding the perfect match for every project.
Our mission is to provide everyone with the freedom to choose what work they do and who they do it with. By helping to redefine the world of work and the relationships we have with it, we hope to empower everyone to shape their careers to fit exactly what they’re looking for.
Malt was founded in 2013 by Vincent Huguet and Hugo Lassiège.
In March 2022, Malt acquired Comatch, enabling us to create a dedicated category for independent management consultants and interim executives where clients can access vetted expertise, known as Malt Strategy.
We have now gained the trust of more than 850,000+ freelancers and 90,000+ clients, becoming one of the leading marketplaces for freelance talent. We are currently operational in nine countries and regions: Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the Nordics, Spain, Switzerland, the UAE and the UK.
Malt has evolved into a successful scaleup with more than 700 employees from 44 different nationalities who share the same values of care, ambition, joy, and autonomy.
Join us and become part of the future of work!
