What is the context and company?

This is a newly created leadership role with a fast-growing enterprise software vendor specialising in performance management and financial planning solutions. Backed by strong financial investment and a global growth strategy, the company is expanding its footprint in France and is seeking a senior commercial leader to drive this next phase of development. The business offers a modern, cloud-native EPM platform and is gaining strong traction across enterprise clients in Europe. The role is ideally based in Paris and will be instrumental in shaping the company’s go-to-market strategy in the region.

What will I be doing?

As the Head of Sales for France, you will:

• Lead, coach, and grow a team of Account Executives focused on new business and strategic account expansion.
• Define and execute the regional sales strategy in alignment with global objectives.
• Build strong relationships with key enterprise clients and prospects across sectors.
• Drive pipeline generation, deal progression, and revenue growth across the French market.
• Collaborate with marketing, pre-sales, and customer success teams to ensure a seamless customer journey.
• Report directly to senior global leadership and contribute to broader commercial planning.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a scale-up environment and is motivated by building and leading high-performing teams.

What skills and profile will I need?

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in enterprise software sales, ideally within the EPM, FP&A, or broader finance technology space.
• A strong track record of leading and developing sales teams in the French market.
• Deep understanding of the enterprise sales cycle, particularly in SaaS environments.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to execute tactically and drive results.
• Fluency in French and English.
• A passion for innovation, growth, and building something meaningful.

Why take this role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-funded, ambitious software vendor at a pivotal stage of growth. You’ll benefit from:

• A senior leadership role with autonomy and influence.
• The chance to shape the commercial direction of a key European market.
• A modern, in-demand product suite with strong market potential.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• A collaborative, international culture that values innovation and impact.

 How do I apply?

For more information on this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Geoff Coleman from SA via email: Geoff@systemsaccountants.com.

Who we are?

SA is a leading global Financial Systems, Analytics, and Transformation recruitment company. We provide permanent & contractor recruitment solutions to enable clients to implement, support, develop, run & optimise, ERP, ERP and Analytics systems as well as finance transformation programmes including ESG topics. We source and screen finance systems professionals on a global basis. Unlike typical search & selection firms, our consultants have an international reach, which ensures that our clients and candidates receive market insight along with a tailored service.