At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and support company-wide planning with data-driven insights.
- Company: Join Kpler, a dynamic tech company transforming global trade information.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace a supportive workplace that values diverse perspectives and innovative solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-growth environment while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: 4-6 years in finance, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.
Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user‑friendly platforms. Our team of over 850 experts from 69 countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting‑edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.
We are seeking a skilled and driven FP&A Manager to help scale the Strategic Finance function and play a key role in shaping our financial strategy. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Finance, you’ll support company‑wide planning, deliver data‑driven insights, and partner with business leaders to guide decision‑making as we continue to scale. This is a high‑impact role with significant ownership. We’re looking for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, loves solving complex problems, and is excited by the opportunity to build and evolve a finance function in a high‑growth, global tech company.
You will serve as the cornerstone between Finance, Revenue Operations, Engineering, HR, and other cross‑functional teams to align strategy, data, and technology—enabling smarter planning, streamlined operations, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Responsibilities
- FP&A Operations: Support the end‑to‑end FP&A cycle including monthly closing, forecasting, annual budgeting, and long‑term planning.
- Business Partnering: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, Business Units, etc.) to align financial insights with operational goals.
- Strategic Projects: Conduct ad hoc strategic analyses and business cases to evaluate new opportunities, initiatives, and resource allocation.
- Financial Systems and Processes: Help implement scalable processes, systems, and tools (e.g., EPM) to enhance financial planning and reporting capabilities.
- Data & Tools: Build financial models and dashboards to improve visibility into performance and drive data‑informed decision making.
- Team Collaboration: Contribute to building a best‑in‑class Strategic Finance team and play a key role in defining our culture and ways of working.
Skills and Experience
- Experience: 4–6 years in T&S, Investment banking or M&A.
- Analytical mindset: You’re comfortable with complex datasets and can synthesise insights quickly and clearly.
- Strong communicator: You can explain financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
- Autonomous & Agile: You’re a proactive self‑starter who thrives in ambiguity and adapts quickly to change.
- Tool‑savvy: Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with planning tools (e.g., Pigment, Netsuite, Anaplan, or similar) and programming languages for data (e.g., SQL, Python) is highly valued.
- Team player: You’re collaborative, low ego, and energised by building something from scratch with others.
We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head‑on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?
Our People Pledge
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.
Fp&A Manager in Waltham Cross employer: Kpler
At Kpler, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our London office is not only a hub for cutting-edge financial strategies but also a place where employees can thrive through continuous learning and development opportunities. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we empower our team members to bring their unique perspectives to the table, ensuring a supportive environment where everyone can contribute to meaningful projects in a high-growth global tech company.
