Fp&a Manager

ABOUT TIDEAt Tide we are building a business management platform designed to save small businesses time and money We provide our members with business accounts and related banking services but also a comprehensive set of connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting Launched in 2017 Tide is now used by over 1 million small businesses across the world and is available to UK Indian and German SMEs Headquartered in central London with offices in Sofia Hyderabad Delhi Berlin and Belgrade Tide employs over 2 000 employees Tide is rapidly growing expanding into new products and markets and always looking for passionate and driven people Join us in our mission to empower small businesses and help them save time and money ABOUT THE TEAMOur Commercial Finance and FP A team plays a critical role in shaping the future of Tide enabling data-driven decisions that accelerate growth and optimize performance As a key partner to the business our team combines deep financial expertise with commercial acumen to provide strategic support across all functions From analyzing complex data to influencing high-stakes decisions we re at the forefront of driving value in one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors ABOUT THE ROLEWe re looking for a talented FP A Manager to act as a strategic business partner to our Product and Engineering P E teams as well as managing the business partnering for Risk Compliance R C and Enablement EN cost areas In this role you will play a critical role in driving financial planning forecasting and performance analysis for our P E R C and EN teams You will provide actionable insights ensuring that financial and strategic decisions support our ambitious growth plans Reporting to the Head of FP A 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 FP A Manager you ll be Leading all annual quarterly and long-range financial planning for the Global Product and Engineering P E Risk and Compliance R C and Enablement Areas Working closely with senior P E 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 P E 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 FP A Analysts and the wider Finance team Coaching and mentoring Analysts on the FP A 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 FP A 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 FP A 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 WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN Self Family Health Insurance Term Life Insurance OPD Benefits Mental wellbeing through Plumm Learning Development Budget WFH Setup allowance 15 days of Privilege leaves 12 days of Casual leaves 12 days of Sick leaves 3 paid days off for volunteering or L D activities Stock Options TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKINGAt Tide we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams While remote work is supported we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONEAt Tide we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity religion sexual orientation gender identity family or parental status national origin veteran neurodiversity or differently-abled status We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members diverse needs and lives We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment where everyone s voice is heard At Tide we thrive on diversity embracing various backgrounds and experiences We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity religion sexual orientation gender identity or disability Our inclusive culture is key to our success helping us build products that meet our members diverse needs We are One Team committed to transparency and ensuring everyone s voice is heard You personal data will be processed by Tide for recruitment purposes and in accordance with