Global FP&A Leader — Strategic Forecasting & Growth

Canonical; Douglas; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget USD 2,000 per year

Twice-yearly team sprints in person

40 days leave per year

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness platform

Bi-annual compensation review

Travel with lounge access

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead global FP&A teams and drive monthly reviews, forecasting, and annual planning. You will guide cross-functional alignment and shape the long-term FP&A roadmap while mentoring colleagues across functions.

The role supports a remote AMER/EMEA time-zone footprint with an option to base in our London office. A data-driven leader with a track record of building scalable FP&A processes is ideal.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record.
• Experience and leadership of teams to grow career growth.
• Experience in high growth, multi-currency/geography tech business.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive dashboards and board reporting.
• Analyze monthly results and KPIs for forecasting and planning.
• Provide commercial analysis and growth targets; evaluate strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with product managers to share market insights and competitive intelligence.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

BI tools

Spreadsheet proficiency

English fluency

Tools

BI reporting tools

CRM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Canonical is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead global FP&A teams and drive monthly reviews, forecasting, and annual planning. You will guide cross-functional alignment and shape the long-term FP&A roadmap while mentoring colleagues across functions.

The role supports a remote AMER/EMEA time-zone footprint with an option to base in our London office. A data-driven leader with a track record of building scalable FP&A processes is ideal.