Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Remote in AMER or EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in the London, UK office

Company

Canonical is a founder-led, profitable technology company developing and supporting Ubuntu and open-source infrastructure, applications, and enterprise platforms.

What you will do

• Lead the global FP&A teams and develop the long-term FP&A roadmap.
• Prepare executive reporting, Board materials, monthly financial results, forecasts, and annual plans.
• Provide commercial analysis, growth targets, KPI reporting, and strategic initiative evaluation.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial models.
• Partner with Product, Accounting, and Investor Relations on market intelligence, month-end close, financial reporting, and business alignment.
• Lead data, systems, process improvement, cost-control, and IPO-related investor reporting initiatives while mentoring colleagues.

Requirements

• Experience leading teams and supporting career development.
• Experience in a high-growth, multi-currency and multi-geography technology business with a mixed go-to-market motion.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, financial modeling, and BI tools, with an understanding of core accounting principles.
• Professional written and spoken English
• Availability for international travel 2–4 times per year for company events lasting up to two weeks

Nice to have

• MBA or equivalent professional certifications and experience.
• Previous subject matter expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Experience with BI reporting, CRM, and ERP systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget.
• Bi-annual compensation reviews and performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
• 40 days of annual leave, including public holidays and company holiday periods.
• Maternity and paternity leave, plus a Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform.
• Opportunities to travel to meet colleagues, with Priority Pass lounge access.