[Hiring] Financial Planning & Analysis Manager @Canonical

Role Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead a regional team in our financial forecasting, budgeting, and corporate performance tracking initiatives. In this role, you will bridge the gap between financial data and executive decision-making, aligned with the company roadmap. You will manage a talented team of analysts, build robust financial models, and provide actionable insights directly to senior leadership and department heads to drive sustainable growth.

Location: This is a remote role, in AMER or EMEA time zones.

What your day will look like

• Develop executive reporting dashboards and documents including Board reporting, monthly financial results and other management presentations
• Analyse & Report monthly results, leading indicators and KPIs to support monthly forecasting and annual plan attainment
• Provide commercial analysis, develop growth targets, and evaluate strategic initiatives
• Work with product managers to produce, aggregate, and distribute both market insights and competitive intelligence
• Manage financial models, including budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning
• Drive improvements in data analysis, and determine the appropriate processes, methodologies, and modeling techniques to deliver insights
• Partner with Accounting and Investor Relations to support month end close, flux review processes, and financial reporting
• Drive multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy
• Play a key role in preparation of critical public financial documents to support an IPO process, including supporting the production of investor materials and public filings

Qualifications

• An exceptional academic track record
• Have operated in a high growth, multi currency/geography technology business with a mixed go-to-market motion
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, and character
• Curiosity and willingness to work on a wide range of projects
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, financial modeling, and BI tools
• Understanding of core accounting principles
• Professional written and spoken English
• Passionate, thoughtful, and self-motivated
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet and exceed commitments
• Ability to travel up to 4 times per year, for company events up to two weeks long

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent combination of professional certifications and experience
• Previous experience as a subject matter expert in Financial Planning & Analysis

Benefits

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.
• Annual compensation review.
• Performance-driven annual bonus.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.