Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

TL;DR

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Leading and developing the FP&A function for a high-growth technology company, focusing on improving performance, optimising cost structures, and strengthening unit economics through rigorous analysis and insights. Focus on driving forecasting accuracy, commercial understanding, and long-term value creation.

Location: 100% Remote (UK). Currently only able to accept applications from within the United Kingdom.

Company

hirify.global revolutionises the world of payments with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

What you will do

• Lead, develop and mentor a team of Finance Business Partners, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Design, implement, and embed a scalable Finance Business Partnering model, delivering commercial insights.
• Take ownership of all financial forecasting cycles, including budgeting, long-range planning, and re-forecasting.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to the Executive team and the Board.
• Contribute to key fundraising activities through investor material preparation and engagement.
• Partner with Product, Technology, Operations, and Commercial teams to support strategic initiatives.
• Lead the development of dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.
• Drive continuous refinement of forecasting models, financial tools, and planning processes.

Requirements

• Extensive FP&A Leadership experience, ideally within a high-growth, technology-led or financial services environment.
• Experience within a start-up / scale-up environment, ideally within a SaaS company.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing Finance Business Partnering teams, with strong coaching capability.
• Proven experience in corporate finance, with the ability to support investor engagement.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, with a collaborative approach and strong commercial acumen.
• Deep expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to distil complex financial concepts into impactful insights.

Nice to have

• An Accountancy qualification (CIMA; ACA; ACCA).

Culture & Benefits

• Mostly remote work, with a few social meetups a year.
• High-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Committed to a work environment based on diversity, open-mindedness, and curiosity.
• Guaranteed interviews for all neurodiverse and physically disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria.
• Support for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Hiring process

• Stage One: Screening Call with the Talent Team.
• Stage Two: Zoom Interview with the CFO.
• Stage Three: Case study presentation with the CFO and Financial Controller & Head of Treasury.
• Stage Four: Zoom Interview with a key stakeholder.
• Stage Five: Zoom interview with a member of the Finance team.