FP&A Analyst

FP&A Analyst

As an FP&A Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving financial clarity, forecasting accuracy, and performance visibility across the business. Reporting to the Director of FP&A and Business Intelligence, you will partner closely with Finance and functional leaders to support disciplined decision-making in a fast-paced, private equity–backed SaaS environment.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring strong analytical rigor, commercial acumen, and an ownership mindset. You will operate in a lean, high-expectation environment where balancing accuracy with pace is essential.

You will have direct exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to materially influence EBITDA performance, cash discipline, and the company’s growth trajectory.

Interested candidates must live in the UK (London or Chichester) and be able to work for any UK employer without sponsorship

Key Responsibilities

• Own and support the monthly rolling forecast process, incorporating actuals and functional inputs
  
• Maintain and enhance financial models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  
• Track actuals vs. budget and forecast across all business functions
  
• Support the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes
  
• Maintain and evolve the headcount planning model
  
• Lead the 13-week cash flow forecast and variance analysis process
  
• Prepare monthly management reporting, Board, and Lender reporting packs
  
• Ensure alignment between financial performance and operational KPIs
  
• Deliver clear, concise commentary explaining performance trends and deviations
  
• Improve reporting automation and data integrity
  
• Identify gaps in reporting processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related roles
  
• Experience operating in a SaaS and/or PE-backed environment preferred
  
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  
• Advanced Excel expertise (complex formulas, modeling, Power Query, etc.)
  
• Recent experience with NetSuite
  

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Strong financial modeling and data analysis capabilities
  
• Deep understanding of SaaS metrics and unit economics (ARR, retention, churn, revenue and cost bridges)
  
• Solid knowledge of financial statements, budgeting processes, and variance analysis
  
• Experience managing cash forecasting and liquidity planning
  

Skills & Mindset

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including Board-level reporting
  
• Comfortable working with imperfect data and building structure from ambiguity
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
• Ownership mindset with high standards and attention to detail

Location & Working Model

• UK-based (London or Chichester)
• Remote-first, with hybrid options in London or Chichester for UK-based candidates
• Flexible working hours to support cross-time zone collaboration
  

Perks & Benefits

• 🏠 Remote & flexible working – with hybrid options in London or Chichester
• ✨ Fantastic team culture based on trust and belonging.
• 💻 Laptop & home office budget – £500 to set up your ideal workspace.
• 🩺 Private Medical Insurance with Aviva, including Dental & Optical.
• 💚 Group Life Insurance & Yulife Wellbeing & Rewards.
• 🧘🏻‍♀️ Mental well-being support – Access therapy, mental health sessions, and yoga through a free premium subscription to Headspace.
• 🤗 EAP confidential benefit – 24/7 access to compassionate guidance & expert advice
• ⛱ 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 📖 Training, support, and personal development

Who we are:
As the global leader in the eCommerce automation sector, Linnworks has one mission: Giving our clients back their time to grow and lead their brands. Companies wanting to sell their products via marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Facebook, etc need a platform to automate and monitor retail, inventory and shipping processes and performance. We have teams across North America and Europe, and we are backed by Marlin Equity Partners, a leading growth equity firm headquartered out of California. Linnworks not only has the market-leading product for e-commerce automation but also attracts the best people in the industry. Highly skilled, passionate, and collaborative with a winning and customer-centric attitude - we pride ourselves on our people.

Life at Linnworks:
Linnworks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EoE). We believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better environment for our employees and better service for our customers. We value the training and development of our employees deeply. We are committed to continuous investment in their personal growth, providing clear paths for career progression, and equipping them with the tools and training required to become experts in their profession.