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Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision‑makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a highly hands‑on, commercially minded VP of FP&A to own Cognism’s planning, forecasting, reporting and performance analytics. You’ll build and lead a player‑manager FP&A function that delivers accurate forecasts, actionable insights, and a best‑in‑class KPI framework for a global SaaS business. The role partners closely with the CFO and collaborates across GTM, Product, CS, RevOps and Business Intelligence.

• Own and run Cognism’s company‑wide forecasting, budgeting and long‑range planning processes.
• Lead the monthly reporting cadence, delivering Executive and Board‑ready packs with clear insights.
• Define and maintain Cognism’s SaaS KPI framework, including ARR, churn, CAC, LTV, payback and efficiency metrics.
• Partner with BI to build automated dashboards and high‑quality analytics used across GTM, Product and Operations.
• Deliver scenario modelling for strategic initiatives, hiring plans, pricing, market entry and capital allocation.
• Provide business partnering to department heads, improving decision‑making, accountability and ROI.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing FP&A team, balancing strategic leadership with deep hands‑on execution.
• Strengthen data integrity and alignment across our core finance and BI environments.

Must have:

• 10+ years’ FP&A or strategic finance experience in a SaaS/recurring revenue environment.
• Strong command of financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Direct ownership of ARR, churn, pipeline, unit economics and SaaS performance drivers.
• Proven experience producing Board‑level reporting and KPI frameworks.
• Hands‑on operator with the ability to build as well as lead (player‑manager mindset).
• Experience managing or implementing FP&A tools (Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive, Mosaic, etc.).
• Excellent cross‑functional partnership skills across GTM, Product, CS and Ops.
• Strong communication, insight generation and executive‑ready presentation capability.

Advantageous:

• Exposure to fundraising, investor relations, or M&A.
• Experience in multi‑entity, multi‑currency SaaS environments.
• Background in accounting, data analytics or BI.

At Cognism, we’re not just building a company – we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact, you’re in the right spot!

Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.

Here’s what we stand for:

✅ We Are Nice! We treat each other with respect and kindness (because life’s too short for anything else).
🤝 We Are Collaborative. We’re in this together—great things happen when we work as one.
💡 We Are Solution‑Focused. Every challenge is just an opportunity in disguise.
💙 We Are Understanding. We empower and support each other to do our best work.
🏆 We Celebrate Individual Contributors. Every role matters, and so do you!

At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. Our values—Being Nice, Collaborative, Solution‑Focused, and Understanding—guide everything we do, and we celebrate Individual Contributors. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!