At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Group FP&A, drive financial insights, and support growth strategies.
- Company: High-growth, PE-backed international software business based in Soho.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £200k-£250k plus a comprehensive package.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead a pan-European team and drive finance transformation.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of financial strategy in tech.
- Qualifications: Extensive FP&A experience, strong leadership, and commercial acumen required.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Location: Based in Soho – Hybrid
Salary: £200k-£250k + package
The Role
We are partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed international software business to appoint a SVP of FP&A. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for leading the Group FP&A function and providing the financial insight, analysis and commercial challenge required to support continued growth, M&A and operational performance.
The successful candidate will have significant exposure to FP&A, financial modelling, SaaS/software and investor-facing environments, alongside the leadership capability to build and develop a high-performing, international team.
As VP Group FP&A, you will take ownership of Group-wide planning, forecasting, reporting and performance management, working closely with the CFO, CEO, Executive Board and private equity stakeholders.
You will play a key role in improving the quality and visibility of financial information across the Group, supporting strategic decision-making and helping drive value creation through both organic growth and M&A.
Key Responsibilities
- Group Planning, Forecasting & Reporting
- Own the Group-wide budgeting and forecasting process, including responsibility for the Group planning system.
- Lead Group P&L reporting, financial modelling and performance analysis.
- Drive continuous improvements in forecasting accuracy and financial visibility.
- Deliver high-quality, board-ready and investor-grade reporting.
- Business Partnering & Operational Performance
- Provide strategic FP&A support across GTM, Product and G&A functions.
- Partner with Professional Services and Support teams, with a particular focus on margin and cost-to-serve.
- Drive strong cost control and operational efficiency.
- Provide commercially focused insight and ownership of key performance indicators to support decision-making.
- Data, Reporting & Finance Transformation
- Lead the Group's data, reporting and visualisation capabilities.
- Drive the development of a more integrated view of customers and next-generation FP&A capabilities.
- Oversee ARR reporting, data models and BI visualisation.
- Explore and implement AI-enabled planning and reporting tools.
- Corporate Modelling & Investor Support
- Own corporate financial modelling and long-range planning.
- Lead investor reporting, analytics and performance narratives.
- Maintain high standards of financial rigour, transparency and insight.
- M&A & Value Creation
- Lead deal modelling, valuation support and investment case development.
- Support the execution of M&A transactions and post-deal integration tracking.
- Drive Value Creation Plans and synergy delivery across acquisitions.
- Lead special projects and cross-functional transformation initiatives.
- Team Leadership
- Lead a pan-European FP&A organisation spanning operational P&L, data & reporting, corporate FP&A and M&A execution.
- Manage and develop a team of Directors, Managers and Analysts across multiple locations.
- Establish standards for FP&A excellence, talent development and functional scalability.
About you
We are looking for a senior finance leader who brings:
- Significant FP&A leadership experience, ideally within a SaaS, software or technology environment.
- A strong background in M&A, financial modelling and investor-facing environments.
- Experience leading complex, geographically distributed teams.
- A proven track record of driving data, systems and finance transformation, ideally including planning platforms, BI and/or AI-enabled tools.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate financial analysis into actionable business insight.
- The confidence and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and private equity investors.
SVP Group FP&A in London employer: Finatal
Join a dynamic and innovative private equity-backed asset management firm in London, where you will play a pivotal role in executing high-stakes transactions. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth, offering you the chance to work closely with senior leadership and external advisers while enhancing your skills in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, this is an exceptional opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
