FP&A Manager

ABOUT TIDE

At Tide we help SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Tide is transforming the small business banking market with over 1.6 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France. Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data-driven decisions to help SMEs save both time and money.

Tide facts:

• Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs
• Over 1.6 million members: 800,000 UK and 800,000 in India and growing rapidly
• Over $200 million raised in funding
• Over 2500 Tideans globally - we're diversity champions
• We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram and New Delhi, India

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Commercial Finance and FP&A team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Tide — enabling data-driven decisions that accelerate growth and optimise performance.

As a strategic partner to the business, we combine deep financial expertise with strong commercial acumen to deliver impactful support across all functions. From analysing complex data to influencing high-stakes decisions, we are at the forefront of driving value in one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly analytical and process-driven FP&A Manager to take full ownership of our company-wide Workforce Planning and Analysis. This high-impact role is the crucial link between Finance and People Operations, demanding strong financial modeling skills, rigorous operational process management, and the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders. You will be instrumental in ensuring our headcount and people-related investments are aligned with our ambitious strategic and financial goals.

The successful candidate in this role will be focused on the following:

• Own and control the global open roles listing and approvals process across all entities, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, hiring plans, and organisational structure.
• Manage the monthly variance analysis against budget and previous forecasts for Workforce (FTEs, compensation, and associated costs).
• Drive process excellence in workforce planning methodologies and tools (e.g., headcount tracking systems, planning software).
• Serve as the primary FP&A partner to the People and Recruitment teams, collaborating on key workforce initiatives, compensation analysis, and organizational design changes.
• Provide robust financial input and modeling support for critical decisions related to compensation structures, location strategy, and large-scale recruitment efforts.
• Run and deliver comprehensive workforce reporting and analytics for senior leadership and the Executive Team.
• Create and automate insightful reports and dashboards that aid in decision-making regarding workforce composition, cost efficiency, attrition, and future capacity planning.
• Analyze key People metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, churn, cost per hire) and their financial impact, translating operational data into financial narratives.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all people-related expenses, ensuring accuracy and consistency of data feeding into the company's annual planning and quarterly reforecasting cycles.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 6+ years of progressive experience in an FP&A role incl 1+ year(s) with direct focus on Workforce Planning, Headcount Analysis, and/or Compensation Modeling, preferably within a fast-growth technology or scale-up environment.
• Proven ability to build, maintain, and manage detailed compensation and workforce financial models.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and partnership skills, particularly working with HR/People and Recruitment leadership.
• Strong proficiency in advanced Excel/Google Sheets and experience with dedicated FP&A planning tools and HRIS systems.
• Strong technical proficiency in data manipulation and extraction; hands-on experience with SQL is required for complex data analysis.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex data clearly, translating analytical findings into actionable business insights for non-finance audiences.
• Background in using BI or other tools for People/Workforce Analytics.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

Our location-specific employee benefits are designed to cater to the unique needs of Tideans: 

• Competitive Compensation -  Competitive salary and share options.
• Time Off – Generous annual leave on top of bank holidays.
• Parental Leave – Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support your family journey.
• Sabbatical – Extended unpaid and paid leave options after completing milestone years with Tide.
• Health Insurance – Private family insurance with additional OPD coverage and top-up options.
• Life & Accident Cover – Comprehensive accidental and life insurance protection.
• Mental Wellbeing – Access to therapy sessions, courses, meditations, and workshops.
• Volunteering & Development Days – Paid days annually for volunteering or personal growth.
• Learning & Development – Annual budget for books, courses, coaching, and more.
• WOO (Work Outside the Office) – Work from abroad for up to 90 days annually.
• Home Office Setup – Contribution towards setting up your home office.
• Laptop Ownership – Keep your old laptop and get a new one when it's time for a replacement.
• Snacks & Meals – Office perks with snacks, coffee, tea, and lunch (location dependent).

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

At 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. #LI-AC1 #LI-Hybrid

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At 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.

 
Disclaimer
 
It has come to our attention that individuals or agencies are falsely claiming to represent Tide and are reaching out to candidates regarding job opportunities. Please be aware that:

• Tide does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• All official Tide job opportunities are listed exclusively on our Careers Page and applications should be submitted through this channel.
• Communication from Tide will only come from an official  email address.
• Tide does not work with agencies or recruiters without prior formal engagement, and we do not authorize third parties to make job offers on our behalf.

If you are contacted by anyone misrepresenting Tide or requesting payment, please treat it as fraudulent and report it to us immediately at
Your safety and trust are important to us, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process.

Tide leverages AI to enhance our hiring experience. You can read more about how we use AI in our recruitment process in our AI Policy.

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