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CanonicalHead of Financial Planning & Analysis
Canonical is recruiting for its Head of Financial Planning & Analysis role, which runs the FP&A groups worldwide and works as a senior leader within the…
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Canonical is recruiting for its Head of Financial Planning & Analysis role, which runs the FP&A groups worldwide and works as a senior leader within the wider finance function. The company sells infrastructure and business applications built on open source to enterprise customers, and it aims to rank among the leading software suppliers to large global organisations. The post is remote, covering AMER or EMEA working hours, and it can…
Job Description
Canonical is recruiting for its Head of Financial Planning & Analysis role, which runs the FP&A groups worldwide and works as a senior leader within the wider finance function. The company sells infrastructure and business applications built on open source to enterprise customers, and it aims to rank among the leading software suppliers to large global organisations.
The post is remote, covering AMER or EMEA working hours, and it can also be done from the London office. The leader guides monthly business reviews, forecasting and yearly planning, and plans the FP&A team's direction for years ahead. The role suits an analytical, independent thinker who can use data to advise on financial, commercial and strategic decisions.
Day-to-day work covers executive and Board reporting, analysis of monthly results and KPIs, commercial analysis and growth targets, and management of financial models for budgets, forecasts and long-term plans. The post also involves working with product managers on market and competitor insight, supporting month-end close with accounting and investor relations, and contributing to public financial documents and investor materials for an IPO process. Cost control, mentoring colleagues and cross-functional change projects are also part of the remit.
The posting asks for an exceptional academic record and experience leading teams in a fast-scaling company that trades across several currencies. It does not state a salary.
Responsibilities
- Prepare executive and Board reporting, monthly results and management presentations
- Review monthly figures, forward-looking indicators and KPIs against forecast and plan
- Provide commercial analysis, set growth targets and assess strategic initiatives
- Work with product managers on market insight and competitor intelligence
- Build and maintain financial models for budgets, forecasts and long-term plans
- Support month-end close and flux review with accounting and investor relations
- Contribute to investor materials and public filings for an IPO
- Guide the annual FP&A calendar to inform the executive team
- Mentor FP&A and peer team members
- Review department spend and procurement to control costs
Requirements
- Exceptional academic record
- Experience leading a team and supporting members' career growth
- Experience in a high-growth technology business operating across currencies and regions, that sells through a blend of routes to market
- Strong problem-solving and analytical ability
- High ethical standards, integrity and credibility
- Proficiency in spreadsheets, financial modelling and BI tools
- Working knowledge of core accounting principles
- Professional written and spoken English and strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel abroad 2 to 4 times a year for events lasting up to two weeks
Qualifications
- MBA, or an equivalent blend of professional certifications and experience
- Earlier work as an in-house expert in FP&A
- Experience with BI reporting, CRM and ERP systems
Core Skills
Benefits
- Yearly learning budget of USD 2,000 for personal development
- Face-to-face team gatherings twice a year
- Pay reviewed twice a year, plus recognition awards
- Forty days of paid annual leave, counting public holidays and company-wide closure periods
- Paid parental leave for maternity and paternity
- Confidential employee support and wellbeing services
- Trips to new cities to meet colleagues, with lounge access and upgraded long-haul travel
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Where can this role be based?
The role is remote, covering AMER or EMEA working hours, and can also be done from London.
What does the role lead?
It leads the global FP&A teams, monthly business reviews, forecasting and annual planning.
What experience is required?
The posting asks for leadership of a team, experience at a fast-scaling firm trading in several currencies, and strong modelling and BI skills.
Is the salary stated?
The posting does not specify a salary.
How much travel is involved?
Expect abroad trips 2 to 4 times a year, for events of up to a fortnight.
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