Head of FP&A

Head of FP&A Cheshire (5 days on-site) £130,000 + bonus

Head of FP&A

Cheshire (5 days on-site)

£130,000 + bonus

An international SAAS business is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of FP&A to lead its commercial function and drive EBITDA growth. There is a realistic opportunity to progress to Finance Director (#1) within 2-3 years of being in the business.

This is a key leadership role within the commercial finance team, responsible for delivering strategic insight, driving business performance, and supporting senior stakeholders with high-quality analysis and decision-making support.

The successful individual will have proven leadership capabilities, a background of working closely with sales teams to substantially increase revenues and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Head of FP&A will lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities across the business. You will play a critical role in shaping financial performance, improving reporting capabilities, and partnering with operational and commercial teams to drive growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders across c-suite, sales and operations
• Support strategic projects, investment appraisals, and commercial decision making
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and performance reporting to senior leadership
• Develop and enhance KPI reporting and management information
• Provide analysis on revenue performance, margins, customer profitability, and investment opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems, and reporting automation
• Lead and develop the FP&A team, fostering a high-performance culture

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience within FP&A, commercial finance, or strategic finance roles within international businesses
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capability
• Experience working within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to influence and challenge senior decision makers
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge; Power BI experience advantageous
• Experience within technology / SAAS or data-led businesses would be beneficial

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to play a significant role in the business tripling EBITDA in 3-5 years
• Drive international growth, including new territories
• Strong career development prospects - realistic progression to Finance Director
• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Attractive benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance leader seeking a high-impact role within a dynamic and evolving organisation. There it the realistic opportunity is for you to establish yourself in the business with a view of becoming Finance Director in 2-3 years.

Please get in touch with Jonathan Kerr for further details.

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