FP&A Lead in London

We are looking for an experienced FP&A Team Lead to build, scale, and strategically lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function at Leadtech. This role requires a senior finance leader with strong business acumen, advanced analytical expertise, and a proven track record of managing and developing high‐performing teams. As a FP&A leader, this person will operate with high autonomy, taking ownership of a complex function, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring cross‐departmental alignment with organizational objectives. They will guide their team through complex challenges, lead financial innovation, and serve as a key partner to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic FP&A Leadership
  • Own and lead the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, long‐range planning, and strategic financial cycles.
  • Deliver deep financial insights to influence key business decisions, investment strategies, and performance optimization.
  • Ensure alignment between FP&A priorities and company goals, anticipating risks and identifying opportunities proactively.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
  • Lead small to medium teams, setting clear performance objectives, strategic priorities, and areas of accountability.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
  • Oversee workforce planning, talent development, and hiring decisions with a long‐term strategic mindset.
  • Promote idea‐sharing, cross‐team collaboration, and a culture of ownership and innovation.
• Operational & Organizational Accountability
  • Take ownership of a complex area or platform, ensuring operational excellence and delivering expected business outcomes.
  • Act proactively to address organizational, team, or workflow challenges, proposing long‐term solutions.
  • Manage complex projects and high‐impact initiatives with minimal supervision, escalating only for specific strategic decisions.
• Advanced Financial Modeling & Analysis
  • Build and review sophisticated financial models to support scenario analysis, valuation exercises, M&A activities, fundraising or strategic planning.
  • Provide financial guidance for new product initiatives, partnerships, or business model changes.
• Reporting & Executive Insights
  • Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial packages for senior leadership and board stakeholders.
  • Translate complex financial information into clear insights for both financial and non‐financial leaders.
• Process Improvement & System Optimization
  • Lead initiatives to improve FP&A processes, reporting accuracy, and automation.
  • Collaborate with cross‐functional departments to enhance data integrity and financial transparency.
• Strategic & Competitive Intelligence
  • Monitor market trends, benchmarks, and competitor performance to inform strategic direction.
  • Calibrate the impact of external changes, proposing strategic responses aligned with long‐term business goals.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in Finance, including leading teams, ideally in high‐growth or complex environments.
• Strong background in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance or tech‐driven businesses.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through complex analysis, strategic transformation, and cross‐functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead small teams, assigning responsibilities to maximize individual and team potential.
• Skilled at setting strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Exceptional collaborator, capable of aligning strategies and goals across multiple departments.
• Expert in advanced financial modeling (P&L, Cash Flow, scenario analysis).
• Proficiency in financial systems; experience with Qlik and SAP is a strong advantage.
• Highly analytical, detail‐oriented, and comfortable navigating complex datasets.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Strategic thinker with a solution‐oriented, proactive mindset.
• Comfortable operating with high levels of autonomy and accountability.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Benefits

• Growth and career development: At Leadtech, we prioritise your growth. Enjoy a flexible career path with personalised internal training and an annual budget for external learning opportunities.
• Work‐Life balance: Benefit from a flexible schedule with flextime (7 - 9:30 a.m. start, 3:30 - 6 p.m. end) and the option of working full remote or from our Barcelona office. Enjoy free Friday afternoons with a 7‐hour workday, plus a 35‐hour workweek in July and August so you can savour summer!
• Comprehensive benefits: Competitive salary, full‐time permanent contract, and top‐tier private health insurance (including dental and psychological services); 25 days of vacation plus your birthday off, with flexible vacation options—no blackout days!
• Unique perks: In our Barcelona office, you will find free coffee, fresh fruit, snacks, a game room, and a rooftop terrace with stunning Mediterranean views. Additional benefits include ticket restaurant and nursery vouchers, paid directly from your gross salary.

Join us in an environment where you are free to innovate, learn, and grow alongside passionate professionals. At Leadtech, you will tackle exciting challenges and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional user experiences. Sounds good? Apply now! We are looking forward to getting to know you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Leadtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, which means we encourage applications from people with different backgrounds, interests, and personal circumstances. Our team welcomes applicants regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or disabilities. All we need is your high energy, skills, and willingness to be a part of a great project!