Head of FP&A – High-Growth VC-Backed SaaS

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading VC-backed SaaS company is seeking an Interim Head of FP&A for a 6-month remote assignment. This role is crucial for financial planning and reporting, collaborating with senior leadership and investors. The ideal candidate will have strong FP&A experience in high-growth environments and excellent financial modelling skills, ready to enable strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven FP&A experience in high-growth SaaS or tech.
• Experience with reporting tools and SaaS KPIs.
• Hands-on and able to start quickly in a scale-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Build and refine complex financial models.
• Prepare investor and lender reporting packs.

Skills

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Scenario planning

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

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Head of FP&A – High-Growth VC-Backed SaaS, Glasgow

Client:

Finatal

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Interim Head of FP&A – High-Growth VC-Backed SaaS

Remote

Ref: RB018

6 Months | ASAP Start

We’re working with a fast-scaling, VC-backed SaaS business with annual revenues of £40m and ambitious plans for growth. With strong backing, growing ARR, and global expansion on the horizon, they’re looking to bring in a commercially focused Interim Head of FP&A to support critical financial planning and reporting.

The Role:

This is a 6-month fully remote interim assignment, central to the finance function. You’ll report to the CFO and collaborate with senior leadership, investors, and lenders to ensure robust financial insights and operational alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the budgeting and forecasting process – annual, quarterly, and rolling
• Build and refine complex financial models for strategic decision-making
• Prepare and deliver investor and lender reporting packs
• Drive scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
• Develop board-ready insights into performance, KPIs, and commercial drivers
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Operations) to align financial plans with operational realities
• Support ongoing fundraising or refinancing activities as needed

Ideal Profile:

• Proven FP&A experience in high-growth SaaS, tech, or recurring revenue businesses
• Strong financial modelling and data analysis skills
• Experience working directly with PE/VC investors and lenders
• Hands-on, self-sufficient, able to start quickly in a scale-up environment
• Experience with reporting tools, Excel/Google Sheets, and SaaS KPIs (LTV, CAC, churn, MRR/ARR)