FP&A Lead (9 month FTC)

Depop; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading circular fashion marketplace is looking for an FP&A Lead to shape financial strategy and drive robust financial planning. In this role, you will influence executive decisions through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have CIMA or ACA qualifications, significant FP&A experience in e-commerce, and strong leadership skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This position offers a dynamic working environment with options for hybrid working and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Health insurance

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Learning budget

Pension matching

Qualifications

• Significant experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance with proven impact in e-commerce.
• Track record of shaping financial strategies at the executive level.
• Strong leadership presence to drive alignment across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Shape the company's long-term financial strategy and planning.
• Drive investment evaluation frameworks for new products and markets.
• Lead company-wide forecasting processes ensuring alignment with business priorities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Strategic financial planning

Communication

Leadership

Education

CIMA / ACA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Looker (SQL)

Job description

Company Description

Depop is the community-powered circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy sell and discover desirable secondhand fashion. With a community of over 35 million users Depop is on a mission to make fashion circular redefining fashion consumption. Founded in 2011 the company is headquartered in London with offices in New York and Manchester and in 2021 became a wholly-owned subsidiary of out more at

Our mission is to make fashion circular and to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome no matter who they are or where theyre from. Just as our platform connects people globally we believe our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We thrive on the power of different perspectives and experiences knowing they drive innovation and bring us closer to our users. Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing employment opportunities without regard to age ethnicity religion or belief gender identity sex sexual orientation disability pregnancy or maternity marriage and civil partnership or any other protected status. Were continuously evolving our recruitment processes to ensure fairness and are open to accommodating any needs you might have.

If due to a disability you need adjustments to complete the application please let us know by sending an email with your name the role to which you would like to apply and the type of support you need to complete the application to . For any other non-disability related questions please reach out to our Talent Partners.

FP&A Lead

As a senior member of Depops Strategic Finance team youll report to the Finance Director and play a pivotal role in shaping the companys long-term financial strategy. Youll drive forward-looking financial planning forecasting and analysis ensuring decisions are data-driven strategically aligned and supportive of Depops growth ambitions. Beyond execution you will define frameworks influence senior leadership and elevate the finance function as a key driver of business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

Set the vision for monthly quarterly and annual financial planning processes ensuring alignment with company priorities.

Build and scale robust financial models (including profitability long-term scenarios and investments) that underpin decision-making across the company.

Establish and evolve an investment governance framework to guide executive-level capital allocation.

Business Partnering

Act as a trusted advisor to Depops executive team particularly the CFO shaping strategic and operational decisions through data-driven insights.

Influence senior stakeholders by aligning financial planning with both near-term goals and long-term strategy.

Champion financial discipline defining how teams evaluate prioritise and measure initiatives.

Performance Management & Communication

Lead company-wide margin and KPI management defining metrics that drive accountability and highlight growth vs. profitability trade-offs.

Anticipate risks and opportunities recommending corrective actions and strategic pivots.

Deliver high-impact communication materials for leadership and the board turning financial insights into clear strategic narratives.

Financial Analysis Forecasting & Investment Strategy

Lead the company-wide forecasting process ensuring alignment with business teams and executive priorities.

Analyse competitive dynamics and internal performance to inform strategy.

Drive investment evaluation frameworks to guide decisions on new products markets and initiatives.

Projects & Initiatives

Lead FP&A transformation to scale reporting forecasting and planning capabilities.

Benchmark Depops financial performance against industry leaders to ensure competitiveness.

Requirements

CIMA / ACA qualified (or equivalent).

Significant experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance with proven impact in e-commerce marketplace or high-growth scale-up environments.

Track record of shaping financial strategies and influencing at the executive level.

Advanced expertise in financial modelling forecasting and investment evaluation with the ability to simplify complexity into actionable insights.

Demonstrated ability to design and implement financial frameworks that scale with the business.

Exceptional analytical and data interpretation skills; proficiency with tools such as Excel Looker (SQL Planful or ERP systems a plus).

Excellent communication and storytelling skills; able to influence at all levels including C-suite and board.

Strong leadership presence : able to set direction challenge assumptions and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.

Proven ability to navigate ambiguity anticipate challenges and solve complex problems.

Experience leading cross-functional company-wide initiatives and managing multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.

Additional Information

Health Mental Wellbeing

PMI and cash plan healthcare access with Bupa

Subsidised counselling and coaching with Self Space

Cycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24 / 7 confidential support

Mental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signposting

Work / Life Balance

25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days

1 company-wide day off per quarter

Flexible Working

MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex Office Based and Remote options

• role dependant

All offices are dog-friendly

Ability to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countries

Family Life

18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employees

IVF leave shared parental leave and paid emergency parent / carer leave

Learn Grow

Twice yearly development chats and yearly performance reviews

Learning budget

Upskilling our employees with company wide training workshops materials and resources

Your Future

Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)

Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earnings

Required Experience

Contract

Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1