FP&A Manager

At 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.

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.

We are seeking a strategic FP&A Manager to embed within our Product & Engineering (P&E) teams. This role is crucial for establishing and optimising the financial frameworks that underpin our ambitious scaling objectives. You will lead financial planning, evaluate ROI on key tech investments, and provide strategic guidance, contributing significantly to our evolving financial landscape.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong commercial mindset, and excel at building relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

As an FP&A Manager you'll be covering:

• Strategic Planning: Lead multi-horizon financial planning for Product & Engineering. Develop ROI frameworks for engineering and product investments.
• Tech Cost Optimisation: Strategically manage and optimise IT software costs, including hosting. Implement automated tracking; identify efficiency gains.
• Product Analytics and Insights: Partner with Product Managers on KPIs. Evaluate product feature effectiveness and returns using data. Conduct in-depth variance and attribution analysis.
• Process & Leadership: Drive process improvements via automation and BI tools. Present complex insights with compelling financial storytelling. Coach FP&A Analysts.

• 7+ years in strategic FP&A/Finance Business Partnering, ideally in high-growth fintech/tech.
• Proven partnership with Product & Engineering leadership, understanding tech cost structures.
• Solid understanding of fintech economics.
• Expertise in managing and optimising IT software costs.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency, and experience with financial planning tools (e.g., Anaplan) and data visualisation platforms (e.g., Looker).
• An undergraduate or master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Mathematics.

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

• 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

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

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.

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