Head of FP&A - SaaS

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

Job summary

A leading private equity backed SaaS company is looking for a Head of FP&A to lead their commercial function. This remote position involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, while also providing insights to senior leadership to align financial strategies with business growth. The ideal candidate must hold ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications and possess strong financial skills to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Mandatory ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification required.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and forecasting skills.
• Experience in SaaS industry is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A team and develop annual budgeting processes.
• Drive strategic financial planning initiatives and monitor performance against financial goals.
• Provide insights based on financial analysis to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Education

ACA qualification

ACCA qualification

CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

SQL

Job description

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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.