FP&A en Zefir

Who We Are

Zefir is Europe's fastest-growing AI Real Estate Marketplace. We're transforming how homes are bought and sold, enabling transactions twice as fast as traditional methods. In just 2 years, we've achieved over €1 billion in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV).

Backed by over €50 million from top-tier investors like Sequoia Capital, we're committed to accelerating life changes for millions of current and future European homeowners.

👉 Your Mission

• Partner with Finance Lead on strategic opportunities such as equity fundraisings and non dilutive financings.

• Own P&L monitoring, variance analysis, and financial dashboards — translate numbers into clear insights and recommendations for the leadership team.

• Build and maintain rolling forecasts, business plans and scenario analyses to guide strategic decisions.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Marketing, and HR to track KPIs, challenge assumptions, and identify growth or efficiency levers.

• Deep dive into financial controlling and budget reviews to assess performance alignment and identify cost optimizations.

• Contribute to board materials and internal communication, bringing analytical depth and storytelling to Zefir’s financial performance.

• Optimize data flows and implement systems (from accounting to reporting) to ensure data reliability, speed, and consistency.

• Support cash management by monitoring burn rate, cash forecasts, and runway projections.

💡 Qualifications

• Experience

  • 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Controlling in a startup or scale-up.

  • Prior background in Audit, Transaction Services, or M&A strongly preferred.

• Financial & Analytical Skills

  • Strong grasp of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

  • High analytical rigor and a genuine interest in understanding business drivers.

  • Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

• Business Partnering & Communication

  • Proven experience partnering with non-finance teams to drive decisions and performance.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills — clear, concise, and business-oriented.

• Tools & Automation

  • Advanced proficiency with Excel / Google Sheets; familiarity with BI / Dataviz / Planning tools is a plus.

  • Mindset of continuous improvement and automation of processes.

• Soft Skills & Mindset

  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious.

  • Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.

  • Strong strategic insight — able to connect data to Zefir’s growth objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: You can run your own simulation with our salary calculator.

• BSPCE (Stock Options): Available for everyone, with monthly vesting after year one, over a 4-year period.

• Healthcare plan: Full coverage with Alan for team members, their partners, and children.

• Office in Sentier, Paris (2nd arrondissement): With flexible remote work options.

• Swile meal card: €11 per worked day.

• Swile mobility card: €42/month to support sustainable transportation (metro, carpooling, biking…).

• Team events: Monthly Mixers to connect and share good times, and quarterly All Hands to celebrate wins across the company.

Our Operating Principles

🏔️ Steep Mountains Are Steep: Setting ambitious goals and working hard to achieve them.

🌊 Ride Reality: Actively seeking challenges and thriving by adapting flexibly to changes.

🏀 Play for the Front of the Jersey: Prioritizing team success over individual recognition.

Application & Process

We welcome applications from anyone, regardless of background, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or experience. Our team values authenticity and diverse perspectives.

For all roles, our interview process emphasizes hands-on exercises, case studies, or discussions about specific examples of your previous work. We ensure objectives and expectations are clearly communicated at every step.