Head of FP&A (Private Equity Owned Software)

Job title : Head of FP&A (Private Equity Owned Software)
Location : London
Job-type : Permanent
Contact : Ben Smith
Call : Ben
Email : email Ben
Reference : 2996042
​THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners are delighted to be partnered with a leading mid-Cap Private Equity firm to lead the search for a Head of FP&A for a high-growth B2B software asset based in London. The organisation is highly acquisitive with multiple strategic additions executed in the last two years.

They are now seeking a Head of FP&A to join their best-in-class leadership team and support the Group CFO on all strategic/commercial finance matters as they look to navigate a pathway to a high-percentile The Head of FP&A will upstream the finance dialogue and data presentation to the investors, along with managing the commercial finance team. This is a key hire and will suit an FP&A/Commercial Finance leader with Private Equity experience and exposure to technology-led businesses.

THE ROLE:
  • Build and develop a best-in-class group FP&A function

  • Lead on all data presentation and commercial insight to the board and investors

  • Play a crucial part in developing the investor narrative and overall equity story

  • Analysis of ‘go to market’ strategy for new products internationally

  • Develop and implement the group financial planning model, incorporating P&L, cash flow, balance sheet and key performance KPIs.

  • Working with key operational managers, implementing a monthly reforecast process, highlighting risks and opportunities to budgets

  • Monthly reporting of the reforecast/cash flows

  • Performing sensitivity analysis as required

  • Ownership of the annual budget cycle

  • Business partnering with sales and marketing teams on delivery of the budget and forecast

  • Implement weekly and monthly commercial reporting providing the business with a global view of performance v budget/forecast

THE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

  • Prior technology domain experience is highly beneficial

  • Exposure to a listed environment

  • Private Equity experience is an advantage