Job Description & Scope
Job description We re looking for a talented FPA Manager to act as a strategic business partner to our Product and Engineering (PE) teams, as well as managing the business partnering for Risk Compliance (RC), and Enablement (EN) cost areas. In this role you will play a critical role in driving financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for our PE, RC and EN teams. You will provide actionable insights, ensuring that financial and strategic decisions support our ambitious growth plans. Reporting to the Head of FPA, you will work closely with cross-functional leaders to optimize resource allocation, improve financial efficiency, and maximize ROI on technology investments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong commercial mindset, and excel at building relationships, we d love to hear from you. As an FPA Manager you ll be: Leading all annual, quarterly, and long-range financial planning for the Global Product and Engineering (PE), Risk and Compliance (RC), and Enablement Areas. Working closely with senior PE leaders to develop, understand, and track execution plans against goals. Business partnering - Acting as a trusted advisor to the business, you ll be collaborating closely with area and unit leaders to monitor and improve financial performance. Developing and maintaining financial models to evaluate product development costs, ROI on PE investments, and unit economics. Provide variance and key performance metrics analysis to drive accountability and operational efficiency. Support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and strategic financial projects to guide decision-making. Managing IT software costs, including modelling out hosting and software usage costs, with a strong emphasis on cost control, ensuring efficient software procurement, optimizing software spending, and eliminating waste. Implementing rigorous cost tracking mechanisms to monitor software licensing, subscription renewals, and compliance. Reviewing reports, financial models, analysis, and other work completed by FPA Analysts and the wider Finance team. Coaching and mentoring Analysts on the FPA team. Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure completeness, accuracy, compliance and financial integrity. Developing and implementing continuous process improvements. Working with the FPA and Transformation teams to successfully drive roadmap items for the recently implemented financial planning system (Anaplan). WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR 7+ years of experience in FPA, finance business partnering, or a related field, preferably in a high-growth fintech or technology environment. Experience working closely with Product and Engineering teams, understanding technical cost structures and investment drivers. Proven experience in controlling IT software costs, vendor negotiations, and software expense optimization. Strong financial modelling skills. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into strategic recommendations. Track record of developing process improvements that drive meaningful impacts for Finance and the business. Sharp attention to detail, with an unwavering focus on cost control and financial discipline. Personable and able to build trusting working relationships. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and experience working with dedicated financial planning software (eg. Anaplan) and data visualisation tools (e.g. Looker) Role: Finance Manager Industry Type: Financial Services Department: Finance & Accounting Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Finance Education UG: Any Graduate PG: Any Postgraduate Key Skills ProcurementAdministrationHealth insuranceFinancial planningGermancommercial financeLicensingForecastingOperationsRecruitment
