Director of Financial Planning and Analysis in London

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We are seeking a commercially minded and strategic FP&A Director to lead the global FP&A and Commercial Finance business partnering function. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for developing a business-facing Finance capability that supports strategic decision-making and enables sustainable, scalable growth across the organisation. The team’s responsibilities include Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance, and Business Partnering. The role will lead a team of three finance professionals and work closely with executive leadership, functional leaders, and private equity stakeholders to deliver high-quality analysis, financial modelling, forecasting, and strategic insight aligned with global objectives.

• Strategic Leadership
  • Lead and develop a high-performing global FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and implement a scalable finance reporting framework appropriate for a global SaaS business, including planning cycles, forecasting models, and performance dashboards.
  • Act as a visible and collaborative finance leader, strengthening alignment across the Finance function and wider business.
  • Partner with the CFO and Leadership Team to shape financial strategy, support board reporting, and contribute to investor engagement.
• Planning & Forecasting
  • Lead the annual budgeting process, monthly reforecasts, and long-range planning.
  • Deliver accurate and timely financial forecasts, scenario modelling, and sensitivity analysis.
  • Align financial plans with commercial priorities, product roadmaps, and operational initiatives.
• Performance Management
  • Define and maintain KPIs and financial metrics aligned to SaaS business models (e.g. ACV, revenue reporting, product and customer profitability, cost and resource analysis).
  • Oversee delivery of management reporting across key areas including P&L, EBITDA, R&D capitalisation, exceptional items, and OKR tracking.
  • Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of financial reporting in collaboration with Finance, Business Operations, and Commercial Operations.
  • Provide actionable insight and variance analysis to support informed decision-making and performance improvement.
  • Develop financial models that enable efficient and confident decision-making across the organisation.
  • Facilitate monthly and quarterly business reviews with senior stakeholders.
• Business Partnering
  • Act as a strategic finance partner to the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Deliver a value-adding business partnering function across the organisation, including Sales, Marketing, Product, Data, and Content.
  • Collaborate closely with the CFO on strategic initiatives.
• Reporting & Investor Support
  • Prepare board materials and investor reporting in collaboration with the CFO.
  • Ensure financial reporting and commentary are clear, evidence-based, and aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Develop reporting to track progress against key strategic initiatives.
  • Support due diligence, M&A activity, and other strategic projects as required.
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Lead automation and system enhancements across planning tools, BI platforms, ERP integrations, and AI-enabled workflows.
  • Promote strong data governance, integrity, and process efficiency across Finance.
  • Support alignment between Finance and non‑Finance reporting processes to ensure consistent, high‑quality business reporting.

• Experience leading FP&A teams within global or multi‑entity organisations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing and delivering management reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate insights clearly.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Experience working with complex datasets using tools such as Excel, VBA, Python, and/or Power BI.
• Experience supporting FP&A systems implementation and process improvement initiatives.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to evolve finance capabilities in line with business needs.
• Collaborative leadership approach with commitment to developing teams.
• Experience in data‑driven or SaaS environments.
• Exposure to maritime, compliance, or risk analytics sectors.
• Familiarity with private equity‑backed businesses and carve‑out environments.

We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement listed. If your experience is relevant and you believe you could be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.