Head of FP&A

Plum

London

On-site

GBP 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Private health insurance

Annual training budget

Flexible remote working

Team breakfasts and lunches

25 days holiday + bank holidays

2 weeks sabbatical after 4 years

Enhanced parental leave

1 paid volunteering day annually

Annual team trip

Job summary

Plum is seeking an experienced FP&A Lead to drive financial planning and analysis, collaborating closely with the CEO and finance team. This role requires strategic leadership, strong financial expertise, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous learning within the team. The ideal candidate will oversee budgeting processes and develop insights for strategic decision-making within the growing fintech industry.

Qualifications

Proven experience in FP&A or commercial finance, with at least 2 years in leadership.
Strong knowledge of accounting and financial fundamentals.
Expertise in building complex financial models from scratch.

Responsibilities

Manage quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes.
Develop complex financial models to enable decision-making.
Lead the monthly financial reporting process.

Skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

ACA/CIMA/CFA qualification

Tools

Looker

SQL

Job description

Description

Hey! We're Plum, your smart saving and investing app on a mission to help grow money for life. Whether you're stashing the cash for tea and toast in your first home or catching some rays during retirement, Plum's got your back.

Since 2016, over 2 million people in 10 European markets have set aside more than £2 billion with our clever automation and AI - that's the magic of Plum! As recognition for our work, we've received awards from the likes of Deloitte, Finder, and more.

That's all down to our passionate team of 200+ Plumsters, who work around Europe to help us achieve our mission. And now we're looking for more brilliant people to join us on our journey.

The Team & The Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated FP&A Lead to join Plum and play a pivotal role in overseeing our financial planning and analysis function, drive strategic decision-making and ensure our continued growth within a regulated environment. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, passion for models and the ability to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of the fintech industry. As well as leading the FP&A team, this person will work closely with the CEO, finance team and other departments across the business.

What You Will Do

Manage and oversee the quarterly budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
Develop and maintain complex financial models to enable decision-making across the organization
Provide insightful analysis on financial performance, key trends, and variances, leading the monthly financial reporting process, including investor and partner reporting, and reporting to C-Suite and Board
Partner with VPs to identify growth opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and support strategic initiatives, evaluating the economics and pricing for potential initiatives
Ensure our financial planning and monitoring fully incorporate regulatory capital and liquidity alongside support on periodic updating of the group's ICARAs, recovery and wind-down plans
Support across the fundraising process to enable growth initiatives
Mentor and develop FP&A team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
Embrace data and automation across all processes in FP&A

What We Look For

You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics or a related field
Proven experience in FP&A or commercial finance with at least 2 years in a leadership role
You have an ACA/ CIMA/ CFA qualification or equivalent, with strong knowledge of accounting and finance fundamentals
You are an expert in financial modeling with the ability to build complex and scalable financial models from scratch
Strong understanding of capital and liquidity requirements with experience working in an EMI licensed organisation is highly desirable
Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, concise insights and strategic recommendations
Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams
You have great attention to detail and problem-solving skills
You are hands on, driven and proactive; you take ownership of your work
Experience with Looker and SQL is a plus

Plum Perks

We're all in this together! Own part of the company through stock options
Private health insurance
Annual training budget
Plum Premium
Referral scheme: earn competitive rewards
Flexible approach to remote working: we encourage at least 2 days a week in one of our beautiful offices in London, Athens or Cyprus
Team breakfasts and team lunches.
25 days holiday + bank holidays
45 work-from-anywhere days: giving you the flexibility to work your way.
2 weeks sabbatical after 4 years to take the break you deserve.
Enhanced parental leave
1 paid volunteering day annually
Annual team trip: to a surprise destination!
A fun, inclusive company culture (think )

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Thanks,

Team Plum

Plum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plum does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Finance
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting

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