Head of FP&A & Strategic Finance — Remote

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distributed work environment with team

Learning and development budget

Bi-annual compensation review

Team recognition rewards

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the global FP&A teams and shape the finance function. You will drive monthly reviews, forecasting, annual planning, and cross-functional alignment, while developing the long-term FP&A roadmap.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical leader who can translate data into strategic finance decisions and guide senior stakeholders across geographies. This remote role offers flexibility with a London office option.

Qualifications

• Experience leading FP&A teams in high-growth environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness for international travel 2–4 times a year for company events.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive reporting dashboards, including Board reporting and monthly financial results.
• Analyze and report monthly results, leading indicators, KPIs for forecasting and annual plan.
• Provide commercial analysis, growth targets, and evaluate strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with product managers to produce market insights and competitive intelligence.
• Manage financial models: budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Drive data analysis improvements and define methodologies to deliver insights.
• Support month-end close, flux reviews, and financial reporting with Accounting and IR.
• Lead multi-functional change projects to improve systems and processes.
• Assist in preparation of critical financial documents for IPO processes and investor materials.
• Guide FP&A activity calendar to support executive decision-making.
• Mentor FP&A team and peer colleagues.
• Control costs via reviews of spend and procurement strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

BI tools

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

BI reporting

CRM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Canonical is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the global FP&A teams and shape the finance function. You will drive monthly reviews, forecasting, annual planning, and cross-functional alignment, while developing the long-term FP&A roadmap.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical leader who can translate data into strategic finance decisions and guide senior stakeholders across geographies. This remote role offers flexibility with a London office option.