FP&A Analyst – Business Partnering & Systems
We are currently seeking an FP&A Analyst – Business Partnering & Systems to support functional business leaders with cost management, forecasting, headcount planning and investment decisions, while also helping to improve our FP&A systems, data and reporting processes.
This role is where finance meets the business. Combining hands-on financial business partnering with deeper ownership of OPEX, COGS, gross margin and financial systems, you will give functional leaders the visibility and insight they need to make smart investment and resourcing decisions—directly supporting the disciplined growth that fuels our mission. You will partner closely with budget owners across selected functions, particularly Product, Engineering/R&D and G&A, and work hand-in-hand with Accounting and the wider Finance team. As a key FP&A power user of NetSuite and LucaNet, you'll also help build a reliable single source of truth across Finance. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical, commercially minded finance professional to make a visible impact in a fast-moving SaaS environment while developing both partnering and systems expertise.
Essential Functions
Act as FP&A business partner to selected functions, particularly Product, Engineering/R&D and G&A
Lead recurring financial reviews with budget owners covering actuals, forecast, budget, headcount and key cost drivers
Own detailed OPEX and departmental cost forecasting
Maintain and improve headcount and personnel-cost planning
Perform detailed variance analysis and identify financial risks, savings opportunities and emerging trends
Analyse major cost areas including vendors, software, professional services, consultants and other operating expenses
Support business cases, scenario analysis and resource-allocation decisions
Work with Accounting on accruals, prepayments and month-end cost accuracy
Support forecasting and analysis of direct costs and SaaS gross margin
Improve visibility into cost-of-revenue drivers such as cloud/hosting, support, professional services and third-party technology costs
Become a key FP&A power user of NetSuite and LucaNet
Improve cost-center structures, reporting hierarchies and management reporting
Reconcile FP&A reporting with underlying financial systems and resolve data inconsistencies
Support dashboards, self-service reporting and automation of recurring FP&A processes
Contribute to establishing a reliable single source of truth across Finance
Minimum Requirements
2–4 years of experience in FP&A, business finance, controlling, financial analysis or a similar role
Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, headcount planning and management reporting
Previous experience partnering directly with business functions or cost-center owners
Strong understanding of P&L and operating-cost drivers
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
Experience with ERP, consolidation, planning or financial-reporting systems
Comfortable working with large datasets and investigating root causes behind inconsistencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Able to challenge assumptions constructively and communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders
Fluent professional English
Nice to Haves
Experience with one or more of the following systems: NetSuite, LucaNet, Salesforce, Zuora, Power BI or similar BI tools (direct experience with NetSuite or LucaNet is particularly valuable)
Experience in a SaaS, software or technology business
Experience supporting Product, Engineering or R&D teams
Exposure to SaaS COGS and gross-margin analysis
Experience in a private-equity-backed or transformation environment
Experience improving FP&A systems, reporting or automation
Benefits
25 working days' annual leave — 5 above the statutory minimum — rising with tenure through the loyalty programme
Supplementary private health insurance (Groupama) covering outpatient, hospital, dental, vision and preventive care, with family members addable
MultiSport card, co-funded by ARIS, for gyms and sports facilities nationwide
Monthly Edenred gift card
€700 one-time work-from-home allowance on joining
Hybrid working — up to 3 days from home per week — with a free secured office parking space