Context

250+ local authorities rely on Vizzia to keep their streets cleaner and safer. Growing from there means deciding faster: which contracts to push, which products to price differently, where the next euro goes. Those calls need numbers that are current, not numbers that land three weeks after the month has closed.

That is what this role is for. We are looking for a Head of Finance to own the finance function end to end: the monthly close, the cash position, the budget and the plan, and the reporting that tells the company where margin is actually made. A good part of the job is building the plumbing before running it, so that inventory and CRM data feeds the reporting on its own and a five day close holds month after month.

Vizzia sells hardware and software to public sector clients, which means real physical flows, real working capital, and a business plan that moves with prices and sales.

What You'll Do

1. Close the month and steer the cash

Produce the P&L and the cash position within five working days of month end
Own the monthly close and keep the calendar predictable enough that the rest of the company plans around it
Run the cash rather than only report it: working capital, collections, payment terms
Keep the reporting fine enough to read margin at contract and product level, not only consolidated

2. Build the data chain behind the numbers

Connect the inventory and CRM data to the reporting so figures arrive automatically instead of being reconciled by hand
Set up the reporting and modelling foundations the company relies on to decide

3. Own the budget, the plan and the forecast

Build the annual budget and hold it against actuals
Reforecast frequently as sales come in and prices move, rather than rebuilding the plan once a year
Rework the plan quickly when the product trajectory shifts

4. Be the finance voice for the leadership team and the board

Produce a consistent board pack and the investor reporting that goes with it, and hold your own in the conversations it opens
Say where margin is actually made, down to individual contracts, and act on it through supplier contract reviews and longer client commitments
Run scenarios that give the leadership team the reading keys on strategic trade-offs, without blocking initiatives in a company that takes deliberate risks

5. Build the function

Manage the finance team (accounting and FP&A) and make each person autonomous on their scope
Keep the company fundraise ready, including the data room

Who You Are

You have built financial reporting yourself, close included, and can explain how the numbers are produced, not only what they say. Cash is something you steer, not only something you report.
You have worked in a business with real physical flows: inventory, purchasing, supply. You know what it takes to get reliable figures out of a chain that was never designed for reporting.
You have owned a budget and run the plan as a living model, reforecast against actual sales and moving prices rather than set once a year.
You take a position and hold it. You can say where margin is actually made, down to the contract, and defend that reading in front of a leadership team.
You know what good investor reporting looks like, and a financing conversation does not intimidate you.
You have been through scale-up growth, where processes change every few months, and you are hands on enough to lead that change yourself.

At Vizzia we care about precision, ownership, and getting things moving. This role is based in Paris.

Compensation & Benefits

💸 On Target Earnings ranging from 80k€ to 120k€ + BSPCE
🏡 Hybrid work
🏝 Contrat cadre and RTT (between 8 and 12 days per year depending on public holidays)
💻 A Mac or PC depending on your preferences
🍜 60% coverage of meal vouchers worth €9 per worked day
🚃/🚲 Sustainable mobility allowance
🏥 Mutuelle (Alan)
💼 Offices located in central Paris (9th arrondissement)
☀️ Annual offsite with the whole team and plenty of company events

If you've read this far, you're probably very interested in the role and/or Vizzia. We'd like to hear from you even if you feel you don't check every box.

About the company

Vizzia provides a platform that helps land managers prevent illegal dumping. It uses artificial intelligence and smart detectors to identify and monitor dumping sites, enabling municipalities, environmental agencies, and private landowners to take action. The system works by continuously analyzing data from sensors and cameras to detect waste dumping events and to track hotspots over time. Clients access the service via a subscription model, paying a recurring fee for access to the platform and ongoing support. This setup provides a predictable revenue stream for Vizzia. Compared with other players, Vizzia focuses on environmental monitoring and waste management through AI-powered detection and site monitoring, targeting organizations responsible for land stewardship. The company aims to reduce illegal dumping, protect public health, and support environmental protection by giving land managers timely intelligence and actionable insights.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$54.3M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Vizzia raised €30 million in February 2026, funding UK and Italy expansion.
Vizzia targets one new municipality weekly in 2026 and 150 hires.
Saint-Tropez and Vénissieux deployments show enforceable fines and visible local-government demand.

What critics are saying

EU AI Act high-risk obligations became fully applicable in August 2026, raising compliance costs.
Vizzia's surveillance pitch invites privacy backlash, procurement delays, and litigation from civil-liberties groups.
Axed municipal budgets or a single regulatory ruling against camera evidence would cripple expansion.

What makes Vizzia unique

Vizzia deploys 4G/5G cameras in hours, not months, for municipalities.
Vizzia converts illegal dumping into enforceable evidence, including license plates and reports.
Vizzia serves 250+ municipalities and claims 110,000 suspicious events annually.

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Feb 25th, 2026

Vizzia: Powering the Next Generation of Public Safety with €30 Million in Series B Funding

Vizzia: powering the next generation of public safety with €30 million in Series B funding. In an era where urban safety and environmental cleanliness are top priorities for cities across Europe, one company is emerging at the forefront of innovation. Vizzia, a Paris-based public safety technology startup, has vaulted into prominence with its cutting-edge video surveillance and real-time monitoring platform - a solution designed to help local authorities protect communities while respecting regulatory standards. Reinventing public safety technology. Founded in 2021 by Katrin de Proyart and Alexandre Leboucher, Vizzia has rapidly built a reputation for delivering autonomous, AI-enabled surveillance systems that detect illegal activities - initially focusing on issues like illegal waste dumping and now expanding into broader urban security use cases. The platform integrates advanced video analytics with 4G/5G-connected cameras that can be deployed quickly and without extensive infrastructure, giving municipalities an agile alternative to traditional CCTV systems. More than 250 municipalities across France and internationally already rely on Vizzia's technology, empowering them to respond rapidly and effectively to public safety challenges. A game-changing funding milestone. Vizzia recently announced a €30 million Series B funding round, led by Base10 Partners, with participation from Headline and SISTAFUND, bringing the company's total funding to nearly €50 million. This milestone round - reported widely by European tech media - marks a pivotal moment for the startup, enabling it to accelerate product development, expand into new markets, and double down on recruitment. With plans to hire 150 additional employees in 2026, Vizzia is gearing up for rapid scaling. Strategic expansion across Europe. With this new capital, Vizzia aims to enhance its presence beyond France - notably in the United Kingdom and Italy - where demand for intelligent urban safety tools is growing. The company's leadership has set an ambitious target of equipping a new municipality every week throughout 2026, signaling both confidence and strong market traction. This expansion comes at a time when local governments are increasingly seeking solutions that can both improve public safety and comply with stringent data privacy laws like the EU AI Act and GDPR. Vizzia's platform - designed with compliance and civil liberties in mind - positions the company as a trusted partner for public authorities navigating this complex landscape. Why Vizzia matters: technology meets impact. Vizzia's technology is more than just another camera system. Its blend of AI-powered analytics, rapid deployment, and ease of use addresses real urban challenges: * Illegal Waste Detection: Municipalities report significant reductions in abandoned waste sites through targeted surveillance. * Flexible Infrastructure: 4G/5G connectivity lets systems go live in hours instead of weeks. * Scalable Solutions: The platform's modular architecture supports both small towns and large cities. By offering tools that can quickly alert authorities to incidents and assist investigations through AI-powered analysis, Vizzia is helping redefine how cities approach safety, cleanliness, and public trust. Balancing innovation with responsibility. The rise of urban surveillance technologies isn't without controversy. Discussions around digital rights and automated monitoring underscore the need for privacy-centric design. Vizzia has responded to these concerns, emphasizing that its systems are compliant by design and adhere to Europe's most rigorous standards - a crucial differentiator as municipalities evaluate surveillance solutions. The road ahead. As Vizzia advances toward broader continental adoption, its combination of technological sophistication, strategic capital backing, and regulatory mindfulness positions it well for the future. With strengthened investor confidence and ambitious growth goals, the company is poised to be a leader in sovereign public safety infrastructure across Europe. Whether cities are seeking to curb environmental issues like illegal dumping or enhance overall urban security, Vizzia's expanding suite of solutions may very well define the next generation of civic safety technology. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

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Feb 19th, 2026

Vizzia raises $34M to help local authorities secure public spaces with AI-powered video surveillance

Vizzia, a French startup specialising in video surveillance for local authorities, has raised €30 million in a Series B round led by Headline, with participation from Sistafund and Base10. This follows a €16 million Series A just six months earlier. Founded in 2021, Vizzia develops 4G/5G-enabled surveillance cameras and sensors that detect illegal dumping, deployable within hours. The company serves over 250 municipalities in France and internationally, processing 110,000 suspicious events annually and reducing illegal dumping by up to 90% in some areas. The funding will support expansion into the UK and Italy, with plans to equip one new municipality weekly in 2026, hire 150 employees, and open offices in both countries. Vizzia recently launched its public safety surveillance offering three months ago.