Head of FP&A

Head of FP&A Reporting to: CFO We are seeking a Head of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management as the business moves from a listed-company operating model to the pace, focus, and accountability of private equity ownership. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can bring structure and rigour quickly, while adapting reporting and planning processes to a new set of stakeholders and priorities. Key deliverables:

• Rebuild and own the budgeting, rolling forecast, and long-range planning process against the PE value creation plan and covenant requirements
• Establish monthly performance packs for management and SLT, with clear bridge analysis on revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, headcount, and cost savings versus plan
• Develop KPI dashboards and reporting cadences fit for sponsor and lender requirements
• Lead scenario and downside/upside planning to support lender engagement and Board decision-making
• Drive cash flow and working capital discipline across the business, embedding forecasting and accountability at an operational level
• Build financial models to support M&A, refinancing, integration, and exit preparation as required
• Lead and develop the FP&A/FBP team through this period of change, setting clear standards on pace, accuracy, and ownership Essential experience:
• Senior FP&A leadership experience in a private equity–backed or similarly high-performance, leveraged environment
• SaaS or technology/subscription business exposure
• Experience in a business of broadly £100m revenue scale (this is a guide, not a cut-off, candidates above or below will be considered on merit)
• Strong grasp of EBITDA, cash flow, leverage, and value creation drivers
• Track record of partnering with Boards and financial sponsors, and operating credibly through periods of ownership or operating-model change
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and demanding timelines without losing accuracy This role requires travel to the office two days every other week for the first 3–4 months, to establish working relationships with the team and business. This cadence is expected to reduce once those relationships are embedded.