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Head of FP&A

Napier AI

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Imagine catching criminals before they strike - thats exactly what Napiers AI-powered platform does! By analysing transactions and customers in real time Napier AIs technology empowers financial institutions to spot suspicious activity like money laundering and stops it in its tracks.

Napier AIs technology works like a digital detective combining AI with smart analytics to outthink criminals and protect peoples money from becoming criminal proceeds. Its not just about stopping crime - its about making the financial world safer and more trustworthy for everyone.

Collaboration innovation and wonderful people are just some of the reasons to bring your career to Napier. Our culture is shaped by our core values that promote equality creativity and opportunity in everything we do.

Overview of the role:

The Head of FP&A is a senior role responsible for leading Napiers planning forecasting reporting and decision support and for fundamentally redesigning how the FP&A function operates. Reporting to the CFO you will not simply run existing processes you will rebuild them taking an AI-native approach to forecasting modelling and management information. This is a hands-on role at a pivotal moment for the business: the priority is to establish a credible well-controlled and forward-looking finance engine that supports Napiers ambitious growth plans.

You will be the commercial finance drumbeat of the business owning the core financial models and reporting that the board investors and lenders rely on and driving business outcomes by surfacing powerful insight to drive Exco decision making. This is a high-visibility high-ownership role: you will set the standard for how planning scenario modelling and performance insight are delivered and embed AI and automation into the way the function works rather than bolting it on afterwards.

Your day to day: Head of FP&A

Financial Strategy & Planning

Own the companywide budgeting forecasting and longrange planning cycles ensuring accuracy clarity and alignment with strategic goals.
Continuously improve financial models with reference to AI native approaches improving accuracy efficiency and insight delivered
Ensure data foundations are in place to support a move to AI native approaches across finance and the wider business.

Performance Reporting & Insight

Lead monthly and quarterly performance reporting including variance analysis commercial insights and recommendations for the Executive Leadership Team.
Elevate financial storytelling through dashboards visualisations and insight that drives action and supports decision making. Challenge the status quo to have impact dont accept good enough strive for leading approaches that move the dial.

Business Partnering

Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders across Product GTM Sales Operations and Engineering.
Support commercial decisionmaking in particular pricing strategy and investment cases.

M&A Transactions & Corporate Development

Support strategic projects including M&A due diligence and transaction analysisdrive the business to transaction-readiness maintaining the quality of financial data models and reporting needed to support diligence and strategic processes.

Operational Excellence

Re-engineer financial systems data and reporting around AI and automation improving data integrity forecasting accuracy and the speed of the close and reporting cycle.
Drive continuous improvement across all FP&A workflows.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and support audit requirements.

Do you have what it takes

Professional qualification: ACA ACCA CIMA (or equivalent) preferred.
7 years experience in financial planning & analysis ideally within SaaS fintech or fastgrowth technology businesses.
Advanced threestatement modelling and financial analysis expertise.
Strong experience partnering with senior leaders in commercial product and operational teams.
Exposure to PE-backed environments lender/covenant reporting or transaction diligence is an advantage.
Highly proficient with Excel financial systems (NetSuite HubSpot) and modern BI tools.
Genuine appetite to build an AI-native finance function comfortable implementing the use of AI and automation tools in day-to-day forecasting modelling and reporting not just talking about them.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills - able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
Comfortable operating in a fastpaced highgrowth datadriven environment.

Why Napier

Comprehensive private healthcare through AXA covering optical audio & dental.
25 days of annual leave bank holidays your birthday and a wellness day
Dedicated pension plan through Aviva.
Life Insurance 4x your annual salary.
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
Income protections policy.
Work from anywhere for up to 1 month.
Access to our employee wellbeing programme.
Gym membership discounts.
Flexibility in work schedules and locations ensuring a work-life balance.
- This role can be fulfilled either with a hybrid approach or fully in-office depending on your preference.
An open and flexible culture that allows you to work in the best way for you.

Please note applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Required Experience:

Director

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