FP&A Manager

Reed; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Direct exposure to senior stakeholders

Job summary

Reed in London is seeking an FP&A Manager for a SaaS business to own planning, forecasting and commercial finance partnering. You will report to the Finance Director and collaborate with private equity sponsors to shape the financial narrative and drive performance.

Key duties include building the next-generation finance model, owning the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts, monthly sponsor, board and lender reporting, managing SaaS metrics like ARR, NRR, CAC and LTV:CAC, and supporting M&A

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a SaaS/recurring-revenue business and ARR mechanics.
• Expertise in driver-based and three-statement financial modelling.
• Strong commercial and interpersonal skills for partnering with stakeholders.
• Experience in acquisitive groups and integration of budgets/reporting.
• Proficiency in NetSuite and Salesforce is valuable though not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and model finance: own annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, 13-week cash forecast.
• Manage sponsor, board and lender reporting with narrative.
• Oversee SaaS metrics: ARR/CARR, NRR/GRR, CAC, LTV:CAC; profitability analysis.
• Lead commercial business partnering with sales and leadership.
• Support M&A activity: acquisition models and due diligence.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

SaaS metrics

Financial modelling

Strategic partnering

Acquisitions experience

NetSuite

Salesforce

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Job description

FP&A Manager (SaaS)

• Annual Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 plus benefits (including Bonus)
• Location: London
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Join a leading supplier of corporation tax and regulatory reporting software as an FP&A Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to own the forward-looking aspects of the finance function, including planning, forecasting, and commercial business partnering. You will report directly to the Finance Director and engage closely with the private equity sponsor, playing a crucial role in shaping the financial narrative of the business.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Planning and Modelling: Design and build the next-generation finance model, own the annual budget, and manage quarterly re-forecasting. Maintain a 13-week cash forecast and long-term liquidity views.
• Sponsor, Board, and Lender Reporting: Manage monthly reporting, including performance commentary and narrative for the private equity sponsor and board. Support lender reporting alongside the Finance Director.
• SaaS Metrics and Commercial Insight: Oversee key SaaS metrics such as ARR/CARR, NRR/GRR, CAC, and LTV:CAC. Conduct product and customer profitability analysis, and manage discount governance and pricing analysis.
• Commercial Business Partnering: Collaborate with commercial leadership on bookings, pipeline, renewals, and growth initiatives. Oversee capex and investment appraisal.
• M&A Activities: Build acquisition models, support financial due diligence, and integrate acquired budgets and forecasts into group planning.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 5 years of post-qualified experience.
• Experience in a SaaS or recurring-revenue business, with a deep understanding of ARR mechanics and SaaS metrics.
• Expertise in financial modelling, including driver-based and three-statement models.
• Strong commercial and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with business partners and sponsors effectively.
• Experience in acquisitive groups and familiarity with integration of acquired budgets/reporting is preferred.
• Proficiency in systems like NetSuite and Salesforce is valuable, though not mandatory.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a rapidly scaling business.
• Direct exposure to senior stakeholders and potential to shape the finance function.