Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company, backed by private equity and generating £240m turnover, seeks a commercially-minded Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. This pivotal role directly influences strategic decision-making amidst rapid growth and requires extensive FP&A experience in a similar sector.

Qualifications

• FP&A experience in Private-Equity-backed businesses required.
• Proven support to board-level decision-making.
• Strong grasp of SaaS metrics essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Prepare board and investor reports.
• Manage a high-performing FP&A team.

Skills

Financial modelling

Communication

Leadership

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification

Job description

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Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Colchester

Client: Finatal

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

Job Description:

Title: Director of FP&A

Ref: MB13294

SaaS

We are working with a fast-growing, Private Equity-backed SaaS business with a £240m turnover, seeking a commercially-minded FP&A Director to join its senior finance leadership team. This pivotal role reports directly to the CFO and offers significant influence over strategic decision-making during a period of rapid scaling, international growth, and acquisitions. You will work closely with the executive team and PE stakeholders to drive insight, performance, and value creation.

As FP&A Director, you will lead and develop the group’s planning and performance functions, including budgeting, forecasting, commercial modelling, and investor reporting. You will also play a key role in business partnering across departments to ensure financial data supports effective decision-making at all levels.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles across the group
• Preparing high-quality board and investor reports to PE standards
• Building and maintaining detailed financial models to support strategic initiatives
• Supporting M&A activity, including due diligence, integration, and scenario modeling
• Partnering with the CFO and executive team on strategic planning and business performance
• Developing KPIs and dashboards to drive accountability across the business
• Managing and developing a high-performing FP&A team
• Enhancing financial systems and reporting tools to support scalability

Key requirements include:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification
• Extensive FP&A experience with at least two roles in Private-Equity-backed businesses
• Strong financial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly
• Proven experience supporting board-level decision-making and investor relations
• A strong grasp of SaaS metrics and recurring revenue drivers
• Excellent communication and leadership skills