This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
We are looking for a commercially minded FP&A Director to lead our Group FP&A function and act as the primary finance business partner to the Commercial organisation. Reporting into senior Finance leadership, this role will be responsible for owning forecasting, planning, and performance analysis, while ensuring Finance remains tightly aligned with the business. This person will add to the current FP&A remit, bringing strong commercial challenge, sharp forecasting, and clear financial storytelling across ELT and Board discussions.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the primary Finance partner to Sales, Customer Success and Marketing leadership
Develop a deep understanding of revenue drivers, pipeline dynamics, renewals, churn and upsell
Support pricing discussions, deal structuring, renewals and commercial decision-making
Ensure Finance and Commercial remain tightly aligned, particularly during forecasting and planning cycles
Own the group revenue forecast (short-term and long-range), including ARR, bookings, churn, expansion and pipeline assumptions
Lead annual planning and re-forecast cycles, translating strategic priorities into financial outcomes
Build scenario models to support decision-making around growth, investment and resourcing
Maintain and continuously improve forecasting models, ensuring clarity, consistency and credibility
Prepare clear, insightful reporting for ELT and Board, focusing on drivers, risks and actions rather than just outputs
Own the narrative for financial performance, explaining variances, trends and outlook
Work closely with Accounting to ensure consistency between management reporting and statutory results
Support investor and lender reporting where required
Own ARR reporting and analysis, ensuring accuracy and alignment with contractual and accounting definitions
Support the design, modelling and ongoing administration of sales commission and incentive plans
Provide analysis on sales productivity, quotas, ramping, and efficiency metrics
Provide direction and coaching to the FP&A team, raising the level of commercial thinking and business engagement
Improve FP&A processes, tooling and documentation to reduce manual work and increase insight
Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, confident in challenging assumptions when needed
Requirements:
Robust experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or a similar role (Director level)
Strong commercial mindset with experience partnering closely with Sales, CS or GTM teams
Proven ability to build and own revenue forecasts, scenario models and financial plans
Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders, including ELT and Board
Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations
Experience working in a fast-moving, scaling SaaS or technology-enabled business is strongly preferred
Advanced Excel / financial modelling skills
Experience with ERP and planning tools (e.g. NetSuite, planning software) a plus
Confident, pragmatic communicator who can operate hands-on and independently
What we offer:
Persado’s hybrid working model empowers both remote and in-office work equitably
Competitive and equitable compensation
Generous benefits packages globally
401k matching (USA)
Pension Scheme (Certain EU locations) to prepare for your future
We encourage professional growth through our dedicated enablement and training teams, as well as on demand tools and resources
Employee Enrichment Fund to pursue a passion or upgrade your home office
Structured onboarding program to ensure a confident start and long-term success for new hires
Strong emphasis on career development and mobility, continuous feedback loops and performance management
Flexible time off to support work-life harmony (including Summer Fridays and a one week Winter Holiday Break)
2 paid Volunteer days per year and charitable donation match
Robust Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives
culture month celebrations, monthly diverse speaker series, commitment to bias-free recruitment, ERGs (#culture, #mindsmatter, #parents, #women, #green, #pride and growing)