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We are seeking a highly capable and agile professional to support a C-level executive in a hybrid Executive Assistant / Finance role, offering a unique opportunity to build structure from the ground up in a dynamic, fast-evolving company.MissionsExecutive Support to the CFO- Act as a partner and trusted right hand to the CFO, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective time management.- Continuously optimize the CFO's calendar, priorities, and scheduling needs, resolving conflicts before they arise.- Prepare the CFO for internal and external engagements through high-quality briefing notes, summaries, and talking points.- Draft, review, and manage professional correspondence in English and French, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and tone.- Organize meetings, committees, and governance forums, including logistics, agendas, and supporting key meetings when required, take minutes, track decisions and action points, and ensure timely follow-up across stakeholders.- Manage travel arrangements and complex itineraries with a focus on efficiency and alignment with business priorities.- Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and sound judgment.Financial and Analytical Support- Support the CFO in preparing and reviewing financial reports, dashboards, and in budget planning cycles and ongoing financial monitoring activities.- Perform analysis and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.- Contribute to the preparation of materials for Board meetings, Finance Committees, and audit processes.- Liaise with internal finance teams, external auditors, and financial institutions to ensure smooth information flow.- Ensure all financial deliverables are clear, well-structured, and aligned with decision-making needs.Project and Operational Support- Support the delivery of finance and cross-functional projects by tracking timelines, deliverables, and dependencies.- Ensure strong follow-up and execution discipline across projects led or overseen by the CFO.- Identify risks, bottlenecks, or delays and proactively escalate or help resolve issues.- Contribute to process improvement, helping to define and implement new ways of working in a newly created role.- Assist in building structure, tools, and processes as the function evolves.Stakeholder Management- Act as a key interface between the CFO and internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth, professional, and efficient communication.- Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior leaders, partners, and key actors within the financial ecosystem.- Coordinate across teams, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and alignment.- Support the CFO in maintaining a strong external presence through well-prepared interactions and documentation.Profile- Experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting a CFO or finance leader.- Strong finance background or exposure (budgeting, reporting, financial environments).- Excellent knowledge of the economic ecosystem and financial landscape.- Perfectly bilingual French / English, with outstanding written English skills.- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex information; comfortable with numbers and advanced Excel use.- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.- Ability to work autonomously while remaining proactive and solution-oriented.- Tech-savvy, with excellent command of digital tools.Conditions and BenefitsWorking Style- Agile, start-up-like environment.- Ability to switch quickly between topics and priorities.- High level of flexibility required.Role Split- Executive Assistant responsibilities.- Finance responsibilities. jid39ffb77aen jit0627aen jpiy26aen