FP&A Director (GTM)

DeepL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of annual leave

Hybrid work schedule

Virtual shares

Regular team events

Monthly full-day hacking sessions

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A global communications platform is looking for an Associate in Finance and Sales to improve forecasting models and contribute to revenue analytics. The role involves collaborating with multi-functional teams to enhance SaaS metrics and build management reports. Ideal candidates have a strong background in finance, excellent communication skills, and experience in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model with 30 days of annual leave and a range of competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance, ideally in a fast-growing SaaS environment.
• Expert financial modeling and scenario-planning skills.
• Deep understanding of Enterprise SaaS metrics.

Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain rolling ARR forecasts and scenario models.
• Work with GTM leaders and Sales Operations on bookings forecasting.
• Build monthly and quarterly KPI packs and management updates.

Skills

Financial modeling

Scenario planning

Communication skills

Data analysis

SaaS metrics understanding

Job description

Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human‑sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

What Sets Us Apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. Our products have helped countless people worldwide, and our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses brings cultures closer together. Being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well‑being.

Meet the Team Behind This Journey

Our FP&A team is a tight‑knit, international group that works closely with the entire DeepL Leadership Team. We lead forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning, and we turn data into clear insights that help our teams make better decisions. We partner with Operations, Accounting, People, and GTM teams to keep the business aligned and moving forward. We’re analytical and detail‑oriented, but we also care deeply about communication, collaboration, and driving meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do

Planning & Forecasting

• Improve and maintain rolling ARR forecasts and scenario models.
• Support annual planning, aligning GTM pipeline assumptions, quota capacity, and hiring plans with company goals.

Revenue & GTM Analytics

• Work with GTM leaders, Sales Operations, and FP&A peers to enhance bookings and ARR forecasting.
• Track essential SaaS metrics (NRR/GRR, sales capacity, AE productivity, CAC Payback, LTV:CAC) and share insights with senior leadership.
• Contribute to commission plan modeling and quota design.

Performance Management

• Build and refine monthly and quarterly KPI packs, management updates, and board materials.
• Partner with GTM teams to manage budgets, analyze variances, and support action plans.

Business Partnering & Leadership

• Support the CRO, COO, and their teams on strategy, planning, and performance topics.
• Work cross‑functionally to improve data flow between CRM, billing, ERP, and our data warehouse, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Reporting & Alignment

• Help establish a unified reporting framework across teams, ensuring everyone is working from a single source of truth.
• Translate complex data into simple, actionable recommendations.

What You Bring

• Solid experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance, ideally in a fast‑growing SaaS environment.
• Expert financial modeling and scenario‑planning skills; strong presentation and storytelling skills.
• Deep understanding of Enterprise SaaS metrics and capacity‑based sales motions.
• Clear, confident communication, you know how to simplify complexity for any audience.
• A hands‑on, proactive mindset with the ability to influence senior leaders and support board‑level discussions.

What We Offer

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining us means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities.
• Open communication, regular feedback: we value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and leading with empathy and a growth mindset.
• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week and flexible working hours.
• Virtual Shares: every employee receives Virtual Shares, linking your contribution directly to DeepL’s growth.
• Regular in‑person team events: local team and business unit gatherings, new‑joiner onboardings, and company‑wide events that bring us together.
• Monthly full‑day hacking sessions: every month we have Hack Fridays, where you can work on projects you’re passionate about.
• 30 days of annual leave: 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources.
• Competitive benefits: a package that reflects the diversity of our team and is tailored to your location.

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you’re hesitant because you don’t check all the boxes, don’t let that hold you back. At DeepL, it’s all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let’s discover your potential together. We can’t wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward!

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Software Development