Head of FP&A - SaaS

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: £110,000 - £150,000 (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.