Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Blockchain.com; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role is crucial for developing financial models, conducting cohort analysis, and preparing insightful financial reports. You will partner with business leaders to optimize profitability and support M&A activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a rapidly expanding company in the blockchain sector. If you are a passionate finance professional eager to make an impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation policy

Work from anywhere policy

Apple equipment

Flexible work culture

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in FP&A or strategic finance, preferably in fintech.
• Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with strategic goals.
• Partner with business leaders to drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic finance

Cohort analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

MBA or CFA

Job description

Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Founded in 2011, we provide the world’s largest and most trusted production blockchain platform, powering more than 90 million non-custodial wallets. Together with our platform of liquidity and execution services, we share the passion to build an open, accessible, and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic finance leader with deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and analytics. This role will be pivotal in driving data-driven decision-making across the organization by delivering insightful financial analysis and ensuring alignment between financial performance and business objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Financial Planning & Analysis:

1. Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
2. Develop and maintain detailed financial models, including entity-by-entity forecasts, revenue and cost analysis, and scenario planning.
3. Conduct cohort analysis to assess customer profitability, retention trends, and revenue dynamics.
4. Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
5. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
6. Support pricing strategies and unit economics evaluation to optimize profitability.

Strategic Business Partnering:

1. Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights that drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies.
2. Conduct scenario analysis and evaluate the financial impact of business decisions.
3. Work closely with product and commercial teams to assess new revenue opportunities and cost efficiencies.
4. Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence and integration planning.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

1. Establish KPIs and dashboards to track business performance across key metrics.
2. Optimize internal financial reporting structures and processes to enhance decision-making.
3. Provide variance analysis and develop action plans to address financial performance gaps.

Team Management:

1. Lead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development.
2. Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the finance team and across the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

1. 6+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or related fields, preferably within fintech, financial services, or technology sectors.
2. Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills, with experience in entity-level forecasting and cohort analysis.
3. Ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
4. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with senior leadership.
5. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.

COMPENSATION & PERKS:

1. Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
2. Hybrid model working from home & our office in London.
3. Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it.
4. Work from anywhere policy.
5. Apple equipment.
6. The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field.
7. Flexible work culture.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial strategy of a fast-growing, high-impact company in the blockchain industry. If you’re a data-driven finance professional passionate about driving business performance through strategic financial planning, we’d love to hear from you.