Head of FP&A - SaaS

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PE-backed SaaS company seeks a Head of FP&A in Crawley to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. The position offers a competitive salary and requires significant experience in financial leadership, strategic communication, and a robust understanding of the SaaS sector.

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and forecasting skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive results.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A team and develop the annual budgeting process.
• Provide tactical insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
• Monitor business performance against financial goals and KPIs.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Forecasting skills

Communication

Business acumen

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

SQL

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Head of FP&A - SaaS, crawley, west sussex

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crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

Investigo are delighted to be partnering with a leading PE backed SaaS company in their search for a Head of FP&A to lead their commercial function. The business continues to deliver exceptional results with significant recurring revenue. Salary range: £90,000 - £120,000 (DOE) + other attractive benefits. Given the business has a head office overseas, this will be a remote position thus requiring someone happy with this arrangement.

The Head of FP&A will lead the function and be responsible for overseeing the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes. You will provide key insights to senior leadership, ensuring that financial strategies align with business objectives and growth initiatives. This role requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of financial data, business strategy, and the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the FP&A team, driving a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with all departments to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting, ensuring accurate financial projections and timely reporting.
• Develop SaaS metrics partnering closely with a range of cross functional teams.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Monitor business performance against financial goals and key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide actionable insights for improvements.
• Drive strategic financial planning initiatives, including capital allocation, mergers and acquisitions, and investment strategies.
• Develop financial models and scenarios to support business decision-making and long-term growth plans.
• Coordinate with the wider finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Participate in board meetings and presentations to communicate financial results and strategy.

Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is mandatory.
• SaaS industry exposure is highly advantageous.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and forecasting skills.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and related tools (e.g. SQL advantageous)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for senior management.
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to work cross-functionally with senior executives and department heads.

Please note: Due to the volume on applications and interest we will be unable to respond to every application directly.