Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis

Position Overview

This role is offered by a partner company managing all recruitment processes. The company seeks a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis based in Ireland. This leadership position involves heading the FP&A function for a rapidly expanding global technology firm functioning in a fully remote setup. Collaborating closely with the CFO and senior executives, the VP FP&A will steer financial strategies, support sustained growth, and deliver insightful data analyses that influence major business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global FP&A team, offering strategic financial guidance across international units and business sectors.
• Develop and refine financial models, budgets, forecasts, and long-term planning tools that facilitate steady growth.
• Produce in-depth financial analysis, KPI tracking, business performance reporting, and scenario evaluations for executive leadership.
• Work in partnership with the CFO and senior leaders on strategic planning, capital deployment, investments, and merger & acquisition activities.
• Establish and maintain solid relationships with investors and important stakeholders through executive-level reporting and board presentations.
• Drive initiatives to continuously improve financial reporting, analytics, planning processes, and operational effectiveness using data-driven approaches.
• Lead and develop a high-achieving FP&A team, fostering collaboration, responsibility, and professional advancement in a remote work environment.
• Support key organizational decisions by identifying financial risks, uncovering opportunities, and championing initiatives for long-term value creation.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years experience in financial planning and analysis, including at least 5 years at senior leadership level.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related discipline; advanced qualifications such as MBA or CPA are highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in high-growth, global software, technology, fintech, SaaS, or payments companies.
• Background working with private equity-backed enterprises and directly engaging with investors and senior leadership.
• Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic financial analysis.
• Superior communication and presentation abilities, capable of delivering insights effectively to boards, investors, and executives.
• Experience managing distributed finance teams and nurturing top financial talent in remote settings.
• Strong analytical skills, business insight, problem-solving aptitude, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborative leadership style with excellent stakeholder engagement, organizational capabilities, and a strong sense of ownership.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Fully remote role with flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe.
• Flexible working hours designed to promote a favorable work-life balance.
• Chance to collaborate closely with executive leadership on significant strategic projects.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology, global financial operations, and complex market dynamics.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing international company.
• A collaborative, supportive, and high-performance remote working culture.
• Lead and influence the development of a global finance function with large-scale business impact.

Additional Information

This opportunity is managed by a partner organization that uses an AI-driven process to identify the most suitable candidates, after which the partner company handles interviews and selection. Candidates should note this data processing complies with GDPR and other relevant privacy laws, with options to exercise data rights. AI tools assist in candidate screening but final hiring decisions remain human-made.