Head of FP&A

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

Job summary

A PE-backed IT services firm in London is looking for a Head of FP&A to join their team. This pivotal role will involve providing financial insight and supporting leadership during a transformation and scale period. Responsibilities include acting as the finance partner for cost centres, delivering financial analysis, and leading performance review meetings. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial finance experience, great analytical skills, and insight into SaaS models. The role offers a hybrid working environment, with 3 days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a commercially focused finance or business partnering role.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business performance.
• Good understanding of SaaS and recurring revenue models.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance partner for central cost centres and selected operating divisions.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis across P&L, balance sheet and cashflow.
• Lead monthly performance review meetings with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Influencing senior stakeholders

Understanding of SaaS models

Analytical and detail-oriented

Job description

Location: London - Hybrid (3 days a week)

Contract: Permanent

Sector: PE-Backed IT Services

Overview

Stanton House is partnering with a PE-backed IT services and cloud solutions business to recruit a Head of FP&A. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, acquisitive organisation operating in the software and technology space, supporting senior leaders during a period of transformation and scale. The role sits at the centre of the business, providing high-quality financial insight, constructive challenge and decision support across central cost centres and operating divisions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance partner for central cost centres and selected operating divisions.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis across P&L, balance sheet and cashflow.
• Lead monthly performance review meetings with senior stakeholders.
• Proactively challenge and influence leadership to drive improved commercial outcomes.
• Prepare monthly Board Packs and business review reporting.
• Own forecasting processes, including short- and long-term models and sensitivity analysis.
• Monitor compliance with financial covenants and support PE stakeholder reporting.
• Review sales pipeline performance and key commercial metrics.
• Support systems improvements, automation and BI-led reporting.
• Provide financial support for strategic projects and M&A activity.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a commercially focused finance or business partnering role.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business performance.
• Good understanding of SaaS and recurring revenue models.
• Experience in a PE-backed, technology or IT services environment.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.

If you feel the above aligns with your experience, please do reach out. Unfortunately, due to a high number of applicants we shall be unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.