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Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Colchester
Client: Finatal
Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
07.06.2025
Expiry Date:
22.07.2025
Job Description:
Title: Director of FP&A
Ref: MB13294
SaaS
We are working with a fast-growing, Private Equity-backed SaaS business with a £240m turnover, seeking a commercially-minded FP&A Director to join its senior finance leadership team. This pivotal role reports directly to the CFO and offers significant influence over strategic decision-making during a period of rapid scaling, international growth, and acquisitions. You will work closely with the executive team and PE stakeholders to drive insight, performance, and value creation.
As FP&A Director, you will lead and develop the group’s planning and performance functions, including budgeting, forecasting, commercial modelling, and investor reporting. You will also play a key role in business partnering across departments to ensure financial data supports effective decision-making at all levels.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles across the group
* Preparing high-quality board and investor reports to PE standards
* Building and maintaining detailed financial models to support strategic initiatives
* Supporting M&A activity, including due diligence, integration, and scenario modeling
* Partnering with the CFO and executive team on strategic planning and business performance
* Developing KPIs and dashboards to drive accountability across the business
* Managing and developing a high-performing FP&A team
* Enhancing financial systems and reporting tools to support scalability
Key requirements include:
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification
* Extensive FP&A experience with at least two roles in Private-Equity-backed businesses
* Strong financial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly
* Proven experience supporting board-level decision-making and investor relations
* A strong grasp of SaaS metrics and recurring revenue drivers
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
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