Chief of Staff to the CFO

Job Description

Groupe KARAVEL

Launched in 2000, Groupe KARAVEL is now the French leader in online travel sales through its two flagship brands: PROMOVACANCES, a specialist in great deals based in the heart of Paris, and FRAM, a Toulouse-based tourism icon known for its Framissima and Jumbo labels. With over 5 million unique visitors per month across its various websites, the Group also operates a network of more than 140 agencies in France. KARAVEL is supported by a team of over 1,000 employees.

Chief of Staff to the CFO (Chef de Projet Transverse)

As part of the Group's significant growth, we are recruiting a Chief of Staff to the CFO.

Function

Reporting to the Group's Chief Financial Officer, our future Chief of Staff will have the following key responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of projects related to operations and finance, including process improvement/modification (e.g., securing financial flows, outsourcing/offshoring certain functions), business development (e.g., increasing conversion rates for insurance products, implementing new payment methods), and IT projects (e.g., automation for back-office functions, improving information systems).

Skills and Requirements

For each project, the main challenges include:

• Conducting an initial assessment before project launch
• Understanding the problem that led to the project’s initiation
• Describing the current functioning
• Explaining the future functioning and how it addresses the underlying issue
• Estimating the expected financial impact
• Drafting the needs assessment to clarify expectations from various departments
• Proposing a preliminary schedule, including deadlines, key contributors, and their respective actions (RACI)
• Establishing project governance
• Defining key KPIs to track the project’s impact and success
• Implementing action plans in case of project delays
• Leading and managing the change introduced by the projects

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience in consulting or within an Operations/Project/Transformation Management role is an advantage.

Application

We are looking for a dynamic, meticulous individual with strong analytical skills and a desire to impact the transformation of our operations. You should possess strong interpersonal and leadership abilities to drive projects with enthusiasm.

A graduate from a top business or engineering school, you are eager to invest in a fast-growing company, a leader in its sector, and work with top professionals in the industry!

Location

The position is based at the Group's headquarters in the 10th arrondissement, in the heart of Paris (Metro Bonne Nouvelle).