Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Posted 1 week ago by Finatal
£900 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The FP&A Director (SaaS) will lead the planning and analytics function for a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS company, focusing on financial strategy and operational efficiency. Reporting to the CFO, this role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and performance management while providing insights to support data-driven decision-making. The position requires collaboration with various senior stakeholders and the development of robust financial models and metrics. The successful candidate will also build and manage a high-performing FP&A team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the group
- Developing robust SaaS metrics and KPIs (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV, churn) to drive performance visibility
- Delivering high-quality analysis and insight to the Board, CFO, and private equity investors
- Partnering with senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to support commercial decision-making
- Building and evolving financial models to support pricing strategy, investment decisions, and scenario planning
- Supporting M&A activity including financial evaluation, due diligence, and integration planning
- Driving continuous improvement in FP&A tools, systems, and data infrastructure
- Building and leading a high-performing FP&A team
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in financial planning and analysis within a SaaS environment
- Proven leadership skills and experience managing FP&A teams
- Expertise in developing and analyzing SaaS metrics and KPIs
- Ability to provide strategic insights to senior management and stakeholders
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Experience with M&A processes and integration planning
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Salary (Rate): £900 daily
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
FP&A Director (SaaS) – Private Equity-Backed Scale-Up
Location: Remote
Day Rate: £700-£900
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We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS business with revenues of c.£300m and a global customer base. Backed by a highly respected fund, the company is executing an ambitious value creation plan focused on scaling ARR, driving operational efficiency, and delivering strategic growth through organic initiatives and M&A.
As part of this journey, we are seeking a high-calibre FP&A Director to build and lead a best-in-class planning and analytics function, providing the insight and rigour required to support rapid, data-driven decision-making.
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, the FP&A Director will play a central role in shaping the financial strategy of the business. This position combines forward-looking analysis with hands-on leadership of planning processes and performance management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the group
- Developing robust SaaS metrics and KPIs (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV, churn) to drive performance visibility
- Delivering high-quality analysis and insight to the Board, CFO, and private equity investors
- Partnering with senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to support commercial decision-making
- Building and evolving financial models to support pricing strategy, investment decisions, and scenario planning
- Supporting M&A activity including financial evaluation, due diligence, and integration planning
- Driving continuous improvement in FP&A tools, systems, and data infrastructure
- Building and leading a high-performing FP&A team