Director, FP&A
Validately
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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead our Corporate FP&A function. This role will drive financial insight, discipline, and value creation across the organisation, playing a key role in supporting executive decision-making and business performance.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, board reporting, and lender reporting, and will bring strong leadership skills to develop and inspire a growing team. Experience in M&A financial analysis and integration is also highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate FP&A Leadership
Lead and manage the Corporate FP&A team to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis.
Partner with the VP FP&A and senior leadership to align financial planning with the company’s strategic objectives.
Continuously improve FP&A processes, reporting, and systems to enhance business insight and efficiency.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Oversee the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, ensuring consistency and alignment across all business units.
Develop robust models for financial planning, scenario analysis, and variance tracking.
Provide proactive analysis on performance trends and key business drivers.
Board and Executive Reporting
Own the preparation and delivery of monthly and quarterly board packs, executive summaries, and key performance dashboards.
Present financial insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
Lender and External Reporting
Lead lender reporting processes, ensuring compliance with all requirements and debt covenants.
Support relationships with external financial partners and auditors as needed.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Partner with the Corporate Strategy team and Finance leadership on financial due diligence, modelling, and integration of acquired businesses.
Provide analytical support for evaluating potential strategic opportunities.
Lead post-acquisition financial integration to ensure smooth transition and consistency in reporting and planning.
Team Leadership and Development
Manage and develop a high-performing team, fostering growth, accountability, and collaboration.
Promote best practices and knowledge sharing within the finance organization.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional qualification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred.
7+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
Proven success in budgeting, forecasting, board reporting, and lender reporting.
Exposure to M&A transactions, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration desirable
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, comfortable engaging with executives and board members.
Experience leading and developing teams across geographies is an asset.
Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel; experience with planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or similar) a plus.
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and attention to detail.
Confident, collaborative, and able to influence across functions.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
High integrity and a commitment to excellence.
UserTesting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. UserTesting will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.