Business Analyst
Remote / Paris,
France
About FlexUp
FlexUp is reinventing the way we do business. We are building a comprehensive ecosystem designed to help entrepreneurs and companies start, manage, and grow their businesses in a way that is simpler, more resilient, and more equitable. Our ecosystem is built on three pillars:
- An Innovative Economic Model: A fair and transparent framework that aligns the financial interests of all stakeholders – founders, employees, investors, suppliers, and clients – through a common, flexible remuneration system.
- A Powerful Business App: An integrated platform to manage contracts, orders, cash flow, and equity distribution, making complex business operations simple and transparent.
- A Collaborative Community: A network of like-minded professionals, advisors, and investors ready to support projects built on shared values.
We are a mission-driven team dedicated to building a better world where businesses thrive by serving the common good.
What makes us unique ?
About the Role
We are seeking a meticulous and visionary Business Analyst to join our core team. In this pivotal role, you will act as a strategic partner to both our users and our internal teams. You will provide the critical analytical support that empowers entrepreneurs to turn their vision into a viable business plan and helps us steer FlexUp's own growth.
This is more than a typical analyst role; you will be a guide for startups navigating their most critical challenges, using the FlexUp framework and app to structure their path to success. You will provide high-level expertise and analysis, helping entrepreneurs make informed decisions to build resilient and successful ventures.
Key Responsibilities
1. Empowering FlexUp Users (Startups & Entrepreneurs):
- Business Planning & Strategy: Work directly with entrepreneurs to develop robust business plans, define key metrics, and articulate their strategic vision.
- Financial Modeling: Build and analyze financial models, including cost structures, budgets, cash flow projections, and fundraising scenarios.
- Fundraising Support: Prepare compelling documentation for fundraising, including pitch decks, financial summaries, and market analyses.
- Market Research: Conduct market and competitive research to identify opportunities, validate assumptions, and inform strategy.
- FlexUp App Implementation: Assist users in preparing and structuring their key business transactions (contracts, orders, funding rounds) directly within the FlexUp application.
2. Developing Educational Use Cases & Content:
- Create Use Cases: Develop compelling use cases (both real and simulated) that showcase the practical benefits and functionalities of the FlexUp model and app.
- Storytelling: Craft detailed narratives and stories for these use cases to be published on our blog and used in marketing materials.
- Financial Modeling: Build comprehensive financial models that support each use case, demonstrating financial projections and outcomes.
- App Demonstration: Populate our demo application with the transaction data from each use case, allowing potential users to log in and explore the scenario interactively within the FlexUp app.
3. Supporting FlexUp's Internal Growth:
- Conduct similar business and financial analysis for FlexUp's internal strategic needs.
- Contribute to modeling our own growth, analyzing market opportunities, and preparing for future funding rounds.
- Collaborate with our product team to provide insights on user needs and help shape the future of the FlexUp app.
Explore our case studies
Read the story, download the financial model in excel, or view all transactions inside the app
Who We're Looking For
Experience & Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in banking, consulting, or finance.
- A Master's degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
- Fluency in both English and French is required, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
Skills & Mindset:
- Expert financial modeler and data analyst, with mastery of Excel and experience in coding (e.g., Python, SQL) for data analysis.
- Proficient storyteller, with the ability to create clear, compelling narratives and presentations in PowerPoint.
- An entrepreneurial spirit: you are a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic, remote-first environment.
- A deep resonance with FlexUp's mission: You are passionate about building a fairer, more collaborative economic system and are excited by our vision.
What We Offer
This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be a foundational member of a company set to redefine the entrepreneurial landscape. Here’s what you can expect when you join FlexUp:
• A Bold Vision & Innovation: Join a truly innovative company with a bold vision to reinvent how business is done. You'll be at the forefront of building a fairer, more transparent, and collaborative economic model for entrepreneurs worldwide.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a tangible difference every day. Your work will directly empower entrepreneurs and startups to launch, grow, and succeed, contributing to a more dynamic and equitable economy.
• Significant Growth Potential: As an early member of our core team, you will have a unique opportunity to shape our strategy and culture. Your role will grow with the company, offering unparalleled potential for professional and personal development.
• An Attractive & Aligned Compensation Package: We offer a competitive salary package structured according to our own FlexUp model. Your initial compensation will be paid primarily in FlexUp equity (Credits and Tokens), reflecting your shared risk and foundational contribution. This structure requires candidates to be financially self-sufficient for approximately the first six months as we build our cash flow, but it offers the chance to build significant ownership and share directly in the success you help create.
How to Apply
Please read carefully the job description and click on "Apply Now!" to access the application form. Make sure to fill in all the required fields, including your CV and cover letter.
Your cover letter is crucial and must clearly demonstrate your understanding of the following three points:
- FlexUp's mission and what excites you about our economic model.
- How the FlexUp Economic Model works, and what makes it so innovative.
- Your understanding of the Business Analyst role and how your skills align with the responsibilities.
- Your acknowledgement and acceptance of the equity remuneration structure for the initial period.
Applications without a cover letter addressing these points will not be considered.
We are building a new world, together. If you are ready to be a part of it, we look forward to hearing from you.