FP&A Analyst

Kraken; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Greater London is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst. This role involves building complex financial models, driving business performance analysis, and preparing reports for stakeholders. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in investment banking or corporate finance, exceptional analytical and Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. There are strong opportunities for career growth in this high-caliber team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including base, bonus, and equity participation

Exposure to complex multinational finance challenges

A culture of high standards, collaboration, and ownership

Qualifications

• 24 years experience in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting or top-tier corporate finance / FP&A.
• Ability to distill complex data into clear insights.
• Capable of creating board-ready materials.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain complex financial models for forecasting.
• Drive analysis of business performance and provide recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality analysis and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product and operations leaders to align financials.
• Continuously refine reporting metrics for improved decision-making.
• Update data inputs from the finance team.

Skills

Financial modelling

Exceptional Excel skills

Analytical rigor

Commercial mindset

Outstanding communication skills

Proactive self-starter

Education

Experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance

Job description

Overview

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy. We're a technology company focused on creating a smart sustainable energy system. From optimizing renewable generation creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It's a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better more sustainable future.

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

We are building out a world-class Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to support our rapid global growth. We're looking for a high-calibre FP&A Analyst with a background in investment banking, private equity or top-tier in-house strategy/finance roles. This is a rare chance to move from advisory into operating where you'll help shape the trajectory of one of the most ambitious multinational SaaS platforms in the market. You'll be in the engine room of strategic decision‑making with daily exposure to senior leadership and a clear path to accelerated career growth while at the same time making a big green dent in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Modelling: Build and maintain and operate complex dynamic financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning and valuation analysis.
• Performance Analysis: Drive deep analysis of business performance (ARR growth, churn, customer economics, unit costs) and translate insights into clear actionable recommendations.
• Executive Materials: Prepare high‑quality analysis and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with commercial product and operations leaders to align financial outcomes with strategic initiatives.
• Operational Excellence: Continuously refine reporting metrics and KPIs to improve transparency, accountability and decision‑making across a multinational business.
• Partnering with the wider finance team: Update data inputs into the model from the wider finance team.

About You

• Background: 24 years experience in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting or top‑tier corporate finance / FP&A.
• Technical Strength: Exceptional Excel and modelling skills.
• Analytical Rigor: Ability to distil complex data into clear insights and recommendations; comfortable dealing with ambiguity and incomplete data.
• Commercial Mindset: Pragmatic, curious and comfortable challenging assumptions to get to the right answer.
• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to create board‑ready materials.
• Drive: Proactive self‑starter with the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced high‑growth environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the centre of one of the fastest‑growing SaaS businesses with operations across multiple regions.
• Exposure to complex multinational finance challenges.
• Competitive compensation including base, bonus and equity participation.
• A culture of high standards, collaboration and ownership.

Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan and the UK. We are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.7. Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (FR / EN) to learn more about our teams and culture.

We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. If you have any specific accommodations or a unique preference please contact us and we will do what we can to customize your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. U.S. based candidates can learn more about their EEO rights here.