Head of Financial Planning – Analysis

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the global FP&A teams and take on a leadership role within the broader finance department.

• Facilitate monthly business reviews, forecasting, annual planning, and ensure cross-functional business alignment.

• Create the long-term strategic roadmap for the FP&A team.

• Develop executive reporting dashboards and documentation, including Board reports, monthly financial outcomes, and management presentations.

• Analyze and report on monthly outcomes, leading indicators, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Conduct commercial analysis, set growth targets, and assess strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with product managers to generate, consolidate, and disseminate market insights and competitive intelligence.

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and the development of long-range financial models.

• Propel enhancements in data analysis, processes, methodologies, and modeling techniques.

• Partner with Accounting and Investor Relations for month-end closure, flux reviews, and financial reporting.

• Lead multifunctional change initiatives aimed at improving systems, processes, and data accuracy.

• Assist in the preparation of public financial documents, investor materials, and public filings for the IPO process.

• Guide the annual FP&A activity calendar to aid executive decision-making.

• Mentor FP&A colleagues and peer teams.

• Manage costs through departmental spend reviews, procurement strategies, and enterprise-wide process efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Outstanding academic credentials.

• Proven experience in leading successful team members and fostering their career development.

• Background in a high-growth, multi-currency/geography technology firm with diverse go-to-market strategies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Uphold the highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, and character.

• Demonstrated curiosity and a willingness to engage in a variety of projects.

• Proficient in spreadsheets, financial modeling, and business intelligence tools.

• Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles.

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.

• Passionate, thoughtful, and self-driven.

• Results-oriented, with a personal commitment to meet and exceed expectations.

• Willingness to travel internationally 2-4 times a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.

• Preferred: MBA or an equivalent combination of professional certifications and experience.

• Preferred: Previous experience as a subject matter expert in Financial Planning & Analysis.

• Preferred: Experience with Business Intelligence reporting, CRM, and ERP systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.

• Flexible work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.

• Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000.

• Bi-annual compensation review.

• Company recognition rewards.

• 40 days of annual leave, including public holidays and All Company holiday periods.

• Maternity and paternity leave.

• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.

• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.

• Priority Pass for lounge access.