<div><b>About AQEMIA</b></div><div><br /></div><div>AQEMIA is a next-gen pharmatech company generating one of the worlds fastest-growing drug discovery pipeline. Our mission is to design fast innovative drug candidates for dozens of critical diseases, such as immuno-oncology. Our unique approach leverages quantum-inspired physics algorithms to power generative AI in designing novel drug candidates—without relying on experimental data.</div><div>We already delivered several drug discovery successes within our internal pipeline and through collaborations with pharmaceutical companies. Our most advanced programs are currently in vivo optimization. Were in the midst of an expansion growth as we aim to double the number of programmes we work on, with the same projection for the size of all our teams.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Your Role as Corporate Finance Manager</b></div><div><br /></div><div>We are looking for a Corporate Finance Manager to help build and steer Aqemia’s financial strategy while ensuring strong financial operations. This role is designed as a true hybrid: 50% operational discipline (treasury management, reporting and forecasting, financial processes) and 50% strategic finance (decision support, strategic analyses, executive insights).</div><div>You will work directly with Théa, our VP Finance, who brings deep expertise in financial modeling and corporate finance (ex-Morgan Stanley) and collaborate directly with leadership to prepare materials for executive discussions and long-term strategic planning. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in both operational rigor and strategic thinking, eager to contribute to building a deeptech company.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Your Key Responsibilities</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Operational finance:</div><div>- Fully responsible for developing financial projections to support strategic decision-making and deliver accurate performance indicators with the ultimate goal of enhancing Aqemias business plan</div><div>- Monitor and identify operational costs for Aqemia’s drug discovery programs to help us opt for the best portfolio strategy</div><div>- Drive cash and treasury management, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and forward visibility on runway and investment capacity</div><div>- Support the build-out of finance processes and tools, contributing to a scalable and robust finance infrastructure</div><div><br /></div><div>Strategic finance &amp; business partnering:</div><div>- Prepare strategic finance materials for executive reviews and board-level discussions </div><div>- Act as a finance business partner to cross-functional teams (R&amp;D, Tech, Portfolio, HR), enabling data-driven decisions across the organisation</div><div>- Develop and track performance indicators and financial KPIs, translating data into actionable strategic insights</div><div>- Participate in ad-hoc strategic projects (tools implementation, productivity analysis, operational modelling)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>What We’re Looking For</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Requirements:</div><div>- Fluent in English</div><div>- Master’s Degree in Finance/Management field</div><div>- Proven experience in Banking, Audit, FP&amp;A or Transaction Services (4 years minimum)</div><div>- Very strong skills in accounting and finance (including solid financial modelling skills)</div><div>- Business-oriented profile and attention to detail</div><div>- Strong communication skills, with the ability to synthesize data and complex information and present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels</div><div>- Highly organized, autonomous, flexible, and easily adaptable to changing conditions</div><div>- Previous experience in a deep-tech and/or fast-paced start-up is a plus</div><div><br /></div><div>Mindset &amp; Values:</div><div>- You are eager to play an active role in contributing to Aqemia’s strategy to develop drugs for patients</div><div>- You are motivated to bring your wealth of knowledge and skills to the tableYou are keen to solve tough problems on issues that truly matter, with a proactive and can-do attitude</div><div>- You are curious and want to learn new things to push yourself outside your comfort zone: learn more about finance, drug discovery and AI</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Why Join Us?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>At AQEMIA, we work for a mission: joining us means having your own impact on changing the way drugs are discovered, and helping to shape the direction of our fast-growing company and team.</div><div><b>Expanding Drug Discovery Pipeline </b>: Focused on critical therapeutic areas like Oncology, CNS, immuno-inflammation with in vivo proof of concept/patent stage programs.</div><div>Collaborations with top Pharma, including a $140M Sanofi deal.</div><div><b>Interdisciplinary Team</b> : brilliant talent from tech and life sciences.</div><div><b>DeepTech Recognition</b>: Part of French Tech 120 and France 2030.</div><div><b>Prime Location</b> : Based in central Paris.</div><div><b>International Environmen</b>t : The work language is English - relocation support and French lessons granted if needed.</div><div><b>Strong Financial Backing </b>: $100M raised from leading European and International investors.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Our recruitment process</b></div><div><br /></div><div>- Screening call with Talent Acquisition team - 30mn</div><div>- Business case with VP Finance (hiring manager) - 1h</div><div>- Cultural fit interview with Emmanuelle Martiano, co-founder and COO - 45mn</div><div>- Final interview with Maximilien Levesque, CEO - 1h</div>

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