Head of Financial Planning

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PE-Backed SaaS / Tech-Enabled Services Business

Location | Hybrid – Slough

DN0902

The Business

A high-growth, PE-backed SaaS and tech-enabled services business providing data-driven solutions to enterprise customers. The company operates a recurring-revenue model with a strong value-creation agenda and is entering its next phase of scale following PE investment.

The role will work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, playing a critical role in driving commercial insight, forecasting accuracy and strategic decision-making.

The Role

The Head of FP&A will own the end-to-end FP&A function, acting as a strategic partner to the CFO and leadership team. This is a hands‑on role with genuine influence across pricing, growth strategy, cost control and PE reporting.

Key focus areas include forecasting, budgeting, board reporting, KPI development and supporting value‑creation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes
  • Own monthly management reporting, variance analysis and performance commentary
  • Develop and refine SaaS KPIs (ARR, churn, LTV, CAC, margin analysis, cohort performance)
  • Partner with Sales, Product and Operations to provide commercial insight and challenge
  • Support pricing, revenue growth and cost optimisation initiatives
  • Deliver high-quality board packs and PE reporting, including scenario modelling
  • Improve financial models, forecasting accuracy and data quality as the business scales
  • Build and embed a best-in-class FP&A function, with scope to hire as the business grows

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience in FP&A within a SaaS or tech-enabled services business
  • Strong understanding of recurring revenue models and unit economics
  • Experience in a PE-backed environment or highly commercial, fast‑growth business
  • Confident operating at Head of / senior FP&A level, partnering with C‑suite
  • Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills; systems‑savvy
  • Commercial, curious and comfortable in a change‑driven environment

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PE-Backed SaaS / Tech-Enabled Services Business

Location | Hybrid – Slough

DN0902

The Business

A high-growth, PE-backed SaaS and tech-enabled services business providing data-driven solutions to enterprise customers. The company operates a recurring-revenue model with a strong value-creation agenda and is entering its next phase of scale following PE investment.

The role will work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, playing a critical role in driving commercial insight, forecasting accuracy and strategic decision-making.

The Role

The Head of FP&A will own the end-to-end FP&A function, acting as a strategic partner to the CFO and leadership team. This is a hands‑on role with genuine influence across pricing, growth strategy, cost control and PE reporting.

Key focus areas include forecasting, budgeting, board reporting, KPI development and supporting value‑creation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes
  • Own monthly management reporting, variance analysis and performance commentary
  • Develop and refine SaaS KPIs (ARR, churn, LTV, CAC, margin analysis, cohort performance)
  • Partner with Sales, Product and Operations to provide commercial insight and challenge
  • Support pricing, revenue growth and cost optimisation initiatives
  • Deliver high-quality board packs and PE reporting, including scenario modelling
  • Improve financial models, forecasting accuracy and data quality as the business scales
  • Build and embed a best-in-class FP&A function, with scope to hire as the business grows

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience in FP&A within a SaaS or tech-enabled services business
  • Strong understanding of recurring revenue models and unit economics
  • Experience in a PE-backed environment or highly commercial, fast‑growth business
  • Confident operating at Head of / senior FP&A level, partnering with C‑suite
  • Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills; systems‑savvy
  • Commercial, curious and comfortable in a change‑driven environment

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Posted: May 20th, 2026