FP&A Specialist – R&D, IT & Capex & Balance sheet management

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.