Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

FP&A Director (SaaS) – Private Equity-Backed Scale-Up

Location: Remote

Day Rate: £700-£900

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We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS business with revenues of c.£300m and a global customer base. Backed by a highly respected fund, the company is executing an ambitious value creation plan focused on scaling ARR, driving operational efficiency, and delivering strategic growth through organic initiatives and M&A.

As part of this journey, we are seeking a high-calibre FP&A Director to build and lead a best-in-class planning and analytics function, providing the insight and rigour required to support rapid, data-driven decision-making.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO, the FP&A Director will play a central role in shaping the financial strategy of the business. This position combines forward-looking analysis with hands-on leadership of planning processes and performance management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the group
• Developing robust SaaS metrics and KPIs (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV, churn) to drive performance visibility
• Delivering high-quality analysis and insight to the Board, CFO, and private equity investors
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to support commercial decision-making
• Building and evolving financial models to support pricing strategy, investment decisions, and scenario planning
• Supporting M&A activity including financial evaluation, due diligence, and integration planning
• Driving continuous improvement in FP&A tools, systems, and data infrastructure
• Building and leading a high-performing FP&A team