Head of FP&A and Strategic Finance

Head of FP&A & Strategic Finance £100,000 – £120,000 + package Based in Leicester | Hybrid working (two days per week in the office) A high-growth, private equity-backed software group is seeking a Head of FP&A and Strategic Finance to join its senior finance leadership team. With revenues of c.£120m and a potential exit process anticipated to commence in early 2027, the business is entering a critical phase of scale, transformation and value creation. Operating across Europe, North America and APAC, the organisation continues to expand internationally and is now looking to strengthen its commercial finance capability.

This role will be central to shaping financial strategy, supporting key decision-making and preparing the business for a successful transaction. The role Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a high-impact finance leadership role with significant exposure to the Board, investors and senior stakeholders across the business. Acting as the CFO's commercial finance partner, you will lead the Group's FP&A function, coordinate commercial finance activity across multiple territories and sector verticals, and play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making and a future exit process.

Alongside ownership of the Group planning cycle, you will also lead the commercial finance business partnering team, ensuring consistent financial insight, performance management and decision support across the organisation. The role combines hands‑on FP&A leadership with strategic influence, requiring someone equally comfortable operating at Board level as they are driving improvements in forecasting, analysis and commercial performance throughout the business. What you'll be responsible for: Leading the Group-wide budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning processes.

Leading and developing the commercial finance business partnering team across multiple locations and sector verticals. Partnering closely with the CFO, Board and senior leadership team on strategic and commercial decision‑making. Providing commercial challenge and decision support to operational leaders across the business.

Developing high‑quality Board, investor and executive reporting, delivering meaningful insight rather than simply reporting historical performance. Driving improvements in forecasting accuracy, financial modelling, scenario planning and performance analysis. Supporting the business through a potential exit process, including financial modelling, investor presentations, due diligence and value creation initiatives.

Building strong relationships with investors, lenders, advisers and other external stakeholders. Leading the continued evolution of FP&A through improved systems, data warehousing, AI‑enabled reporting and scalable commercial finance processes. Working closely with Finance Operations and Group Reporting to ensure consistency across planning, reporting and operational finance.

This role will suit a finance leader who: Is a qualified accountant Has led FP&A or commercial finance within a high‑growth, multi‑entity environment. Has experience leading commercial finance or business partnering teams. Is commercially minded, with the ability to turn complex financial data into clear strategic insight.

Has experience supporting Boards, executive leadership teams and ideally investors. Enjoys operating within a collaborative, low‑hierarchy environment where influence is earned through credibility rather than title. Brings strong financial modelling capability alongside excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience within investor‑backed software or technology businesses would be advantageous, as would exposure to transaction processes, M&A or value creation initiatives. Why consider this role? Become the CFO's trusted commercial finance partner during a pivotal period in the company's growth.

Lead and shape the Group's commercial finance capability across multiple international markets. Play a key role in preparing the business for a potential exit process from early 2027. Drive the evolution of FP&A through technology, AI and modern data capabilities.

Join a profitable, high‑growth software business with genuine international scale and a culture built around autonomy, collaboration and continuous improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr