Junior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in London

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1400+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. As companies refresh their data centers, our goal is to be the platform for cloud and apps. As they re-architect their business applications to embrace open source, our goal is to deliver the majority of their databases, analytics, messaging, publishing, identity, security, workflow... everything that is open source. We are committed to do that at the most efficient price points possible to drive down the total cost of IT, but this is nevertheless a significant global market, and our ambition is to be counted among the most valued software suppliers to the Global 10,000.We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead a regional team in our financial forecasting, budgeting, and corporate performance tracking initiatives. In this role, you will bridge the gap between financial data and executive decision-making, aligned with the company roadmap. You will manage a talented team of analysts, build robust financial models, and provide actionable insights directly to senior leadership and department heads to drive sustainable growth. This is a remote role, in AMER or EMEA time zones. What your day will look likeDevelop executive reporting dashboards and documents including Board reporting, monthly financial results and other management presentationsAnalyse & Report monthly results, leading indicators and KPIs to support monthly forecasting and annual plan attainmentProvide commercial analysis, develop growth targets, and evaluate strategic initiativesWork with product managers to produce, aggregate, and distribute both market insights and competitive intelligenceManage financial models, including budgeting, forecasting, and long range planningDrive improvements in data analysis, and determine the appropriate processes, methodologies, and modeling techniques to deliver insights. Partner with Accounting and Investor Relations to support month end close, flux review processes, and financial reportingDrive multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracyPlay a key role in preparation of critical public financial documents to support an IPO process, including supporting the production of investor materials and public filingsWhat we are looking for in youAn exceptional academic track recordHave operated in a high growth, multi currency/geography technology business with a mixed go-to-market motionStrong problem-solving and analytical abilitiesHighest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, and characterCuriosity and willingness to work on a wide range of projectsProficiency in spreadsheets, financial modeling, and BI toolsUnderstanding of core accounting principles Professional written and spoken English Passionate, thoughtful, and self-motivatedResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet and exceed commitments Ability to travel up to 4 times per year, for company events up to two weeks longAdditional skills that you might also bringMBA or equivalent combination of professional certifications and experiencePrevious experience as a subject matter expert in Financial Planning & AnalysisWhat we offer youWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. LI-remote