Location | London Head Office, permanent & full-time position (Hybrid; 2 days office per week)
The Opportunity
A high-growth, Private Equity-backed SaaS business is seeking an exceptional Head of FP&A to lead its financial planning and analysis capability at a pivotal stage of its growth journey.
With revenues of approximately £50m, strong 20%+ EBITDA margins, and an ambitious value creation plan, the business is well positioned for its next phase of expansion. Combining continued organic growth with an active M&A strategy, the organisation is targeting a near doubling of revenue and a trebling of EBITDA over the next 2–3 years ahead of a planned exit.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence across the executive team. The successful individual will take ownership of the end‑to‑end FP&A function, leading a small team while remaining hands‑on in the detail. They will be responsible for bringing greater rigour to financial planning, performance reporting and forecasting, while delivering insightful commercial analysis that supports faster, better‑informed decision making across the business.
This is an opportunity for an individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced environment where priorities evolve, structures continue to develop, and no two days are the same. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable building strategic relationships at Board level as they are rolling up their sleeves to improve models, challenge assumptions and drive financial discipline throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the FP&A function, providing strong leadership to a small, high‑performing team.
- Own the annual budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning processes across the business.
- Deliver accurate, insightful and timely management reporting, providing meaningful analysis and recommendations to the CFO, Board and senior leadership team.
- Act as a trusted business partner to functional leaders, challenging performance, identifying opportunities and supporting commercial decision making.
- Develop robust financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, pricing, resource allocation and business planning.
- Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems and reporting, enhancing the quality, consistency and speed of financial insight.
- Support the financial evaluation and integration of acquisitions as the business continues to grow through M&A.
- Build greater commercial understanding across the organisation through clear communication of financial performance and key business drivers.
- Ensure strong financial governance, data integrity and analytical rigour underpin all reporting and planning activities.
- Work closely with the CFO on strategic projects, value creation initiatives and preparations towards a future private equity exit.
The Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded finance leader with outstanding FP&A credentials and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across a dynamic, ambitious business.
They will demonstrate:
- A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent).
- Proven leadership experience within FP&A and/or Commercial Finance, operating at a senior level.
- Experience partnering with CFOs, Boards and senior operational leaders to influence commercial outcomes.
- A hands‑on approach, with a willingness to work in the detail as well as operate strategically.
- Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capability.
- Previous experience leading and developing finance teams through periods of growth and change.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and present complex financial information in a clear, commercial manner.
- The ability to thrive within a fast‑paced, evolving environment where agility and adaptability are essential.
Experience within a Private Equity‑backed, high‑growth or SaaS/subscription‑based business would be highly advantageous. Exposure to recurring revenue models and value creation environments is particularly desirable, as is experience supporting acquisitive growth.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a business entering one of the most exciting stages of its journey. With an ambitious leadership team, clear growth plans and significant backing from Private Equity investors, the successful candidate will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, improving commercial performance and helping deliver a successful exit over the coming years.
The role offers exceptional exposure to senior leadership, genuine influence over business decisions and the opportunity to make a measurable impact within a high‑performing organisation.
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