Chief of Staff

Are you looking to have an impact on the daily life of millions of entrepreneurs in France (and tomorrow in Europe)?

Are you looking for a work environment that values trust, proactivity, and autonomy?

Are our Engineering principles https://medium.com/pennylane-engineering/our-engineering-principles-ab0613a0574d aligned with your vision?

Then Pennylane is the right place for you !

Our vision

We aim to become the most beloved financial Operating System of French SMEs and Accounting Firms (and soon, European ones).

We help entrepreneurs rid themselves of time-consuming tasks related to accounting and finance while providing them with access to key financial information to assist in making the best decisions for their business.

About us

Pennylane is one of the fastest growing Fintechs in France (and soon to be in Europe!)

In 5 years of existence, we’ve managed to :

Make ourselves known as a groundbreaking accounting and financial software for small businesses and their accountants

Raise a total of €400 millions, including from Sequoia, the famous fund from the Silicon Valley who invested early in companies like Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Stripe, Paypal and much more...

‍‍‍ Grow from 7 cofounders to 1000 happy Pennylaners : we’re now recognized as one of the greatest places to work in France (and also remotely), with a 4.6/5 rating on Glassdoor https://www.glassdoor.fr/Avis/Pennylane-France-Avis-E4171708.htm.

Build an international environment with more than 25 nationalities, with a strong remote-friendly culture, where 30% of the employees are already working from all parts of Europe

Earn the trust of thousands of customers and accounting firms and obtain outstanding ratings https://www.google.com/search?q=pennylane&ei=O9pOYvm0Co-blwSmhKmIAw&ved=0ahUKEwi5vsWL-4H3AhWPzYUKHSZCCjEQ4dUDCA4&uact=5&oq=pennylane&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyDQgAEIAEELEDEIMBEAoyCwguEIAEEMcBEK8BMgcIABCABBAKMgcIABCABBAKMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgcIABCABBAKMgcIABCABBAKMgcIABCABBAKOgcIABBHELADOgkIABCwAxAKEEM6CgguEMcBEK8BEAo6BggAEBYQHjoICAAQFhAKEB46DQguEIAEEMcBEK8BEApKBAhBGABKBAhGGABQ7QFY6wVgugdoAXABeACAAUiIAbMCkgEBNZgBAKABAcgBCcABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz

Already more than 900,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and over 6000 accounting firms use Pennylane in France!

In 2024, we implemented an organizational structure built around business 'tracks'. This approach integrates key stakeholders across marketing, sales, product, and customer care into unified teams focused on specific product lines or client segments. Each track operates as a mini-business, empowered with dedicated resources (e.g., product marketing, data analytics, and operational support) and direct accountability for performance.

Why this role exists

Pennylane is one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs, building the financial operating system for SMBs and their accountants. As the company grows, the quality of its execution depends increasingly on how well its leadership team sets priorities, makes decisions, and follows through across the organization.
This role makes that system work. You’ll work directly with the VP Strategic Initiatives and closely with the executive committee to bring structure and momentum to Pennylane’s most important company-wide rhythms, from OKRs and leadership meetings to cross-functional steering and Board preparation.

This is not a traditional strategy role or a position observing executives from the sidelines. It is a high-leverage operating role for someone who enjoys creating clarity, improving how teams work together, and making sure important decisions turn into action.

What you'll own

You’ll help the executive team operate with greater focus, clarity, and consistency. That means:

• Running our leadership rhythms. Structure the agendas, preparation, and follow-through for key executive and leadership forums. Make sure the right topics are discussed at the right time and that decisions, owners, and next steps are clear
• Turning priorities into an operating cadence. Help coordinate the definition, cascade, and tracking of company OKRs. Maintain a clear view of progress and surface misalignment or execution risks early
• Strengthening cross-functional follow-through. Bring consistency to how major company initiatives are reviewed through steering committees and executive reporting—without replacing the leaders accountable for delivering them
• Preparing high-stakes moments. Coordinate the materials and inputs required for Board meetings, executive offsites, annual planning, and company-wide communications
• Improving the system. Identify where information gets lost, decisions stall, or responsibilities are unclear, and design lightweight processes that help the organization move faster

Who we're looking for

• 3–7 years of experience in top-tier management consulting and/or an operating role in a fast-growing company, with evidence of an exceptional trajectory …