Head of FP&A

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth SaaS business is seeking a skilled Head of FP&A to enhance its financial analysis and reporting. This pivotal role includes strategic partnership with the CFO, delivering commercial insights to drive business performance. Ideal candidates will possess a strong accounting background and experience in fast-paced environments, particularly within private equity contexts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a SaaS business highly desirable.
• Experience in a PE-backed or agile business preferred.
• Strong commercial skills and understanding of financial functions.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality MI and insights to leadership and investors.
• Leading annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Business partnering with non-finance teams to drive performance.

Skills

Building financial models

Data analytics

Business partnering

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

SQL

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Head of FP&A, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client:

Axon Moore

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Axon Moore is currently partnered with a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS business in sourcing a high-caliber Head of FP&A to drive commercial performance. Our client is undergoing a period of intensive transformation. As Head of FP&A, you will be responsible for producing key MI for the board and investors, working closely with the CFO on strategic initiatives including data interrogation and presentation.

Role: Head of FP&A

Location: Central Manchester, 3 days per week on-site

The Role:

• Providing high-quality MI and commercial insights to the leadership team, including PE investors
• Building financial models for various scenarios, including acquisition targets
• Leading data & analytics, including data repair and visualization
• Business partnering with non-finance teams to drive performance
• Leading annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Reviewing processes and systems to ensure a fit-for-purpose commercial function
• Leading ad-hoc projects alongside the CFO

The Individual:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Experience in a SaaS business is highly desirable
• Highly commercial with experience leading a commercial function
• Knowledge of data and analytics, ideally SQL
• Experience in a PE-backed or similarly agile business
• Strong business partnering skills to influence decision-making and drive performance