Head of FP&A (Fixed-Term)

About Buildkite

At Buildkitewere on a mission to help developers create faster test smarter and innovate beyond limits. Our Scale-Out Delivery Platform is trusted by some of techs most innovative companies - including Airbnb Block Canva Elastic Twilio and Uber. Weve rethought how CI/CD should work building a platform thats fast reliable secure and scales to meet the needs of high growth tech companies.

Job Overview

Were looking for a Head of FP&A to lead our Global Financial Planning & Analysis function. This person will manage a team of two direct reports (FP&A Manager and Senior Commercial Analyst) and drive strategic financial planning initiatives. Theyll also partner closely with leadership and the Executive team to provide critical insights that guide business decisions and growth strategies. This role reports to the CFO and is a parental leave cover for 6 or 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a team of 2 FP&A professionals (FP&A Manager and Commercial Analyst)
• Provide mentorship coaching and performance management for direct reports
• Foster a collaborative high-performance culture within the FP&A team
• Ensure team capacity and capability alignment with business needs

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Own the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles
• Lead monthly financial reporting and variance analysis (P&L and Cash)
• Lead quarterly business reviews and board presentation preparation with comprehensive financial analysis
• Review comprehensive financial models for business planning
• Provide strategic insights on key business metrics trends and performance drivers
• Support investment decisions through ROI analysis and business case development

Strategic Partnership

• Collaborate with Sales Marketing Product and Operations teams to drive cross-functional alignment
• Present financial insights and recommendations for executive and board member level reporting
• Support M&A activities fundraising efforts or other corporate development initiatives

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes tools and reporting capabilities
• Enhance financial modelling frameworks and scenario planning capabilities
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all financial reporting
• Lead implementation of new FP&A systems or process optimizations

Operational Excellence

• Oversee preparation of board materials and investor reporting packages
• Oversee sales quotes and sales commissions
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Support audit processes and technical accounting matters as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related quantitative field
• CA CPA CFA or similar professional certification
• 12-15 years of progressive finance experience with minimum 5 years in FP&A leadership roles
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience with proven track record of team development
• SaaS/subscription business model experience required
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets with complex financial modeling capabilities
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with C-level executives
• Strong presentation skills with experience presenting to boards and executive committees
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex financial concepts

Why Youll Love Working at Buildkite

• Remote first culture and support for work life balance
• Meaningful work with some of the most innovative companies in tech
• A supportive and collaborative team culture where your ideas matter

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Buildkite we value diversity and celebrate all types of skills backgrounds and experiences. Were dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and providing reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment process.

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