Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Join Kooth, a leading digital mental health platform, as the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis. In this pivotal role, you will lead proactive, data-driven financial planning across the organization, own the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting cycle, and provide clear commercial insight to support confident decision-making and sustainable growth. You will also produce comprehensive monthly board packs, lead monthly business and performance reviews, and partner closely with departmental heads and the Executive Leadership Team. Additionally, you will be the dedicated financial partner to the Chief Commercial Officer and the Commercial department, and lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing FP&A and business-partnering function.

• Lead and drive the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and actionable insights.
• Produce comprehensive monthly board packs that clearly analyse actual performance against plans and forecasts, highlighting key trends and data-driven recommendations.
• Be the dedicated financial partner to the Chief Commercial Officer and Commercial department, translating commercial strategies and expansion plans into quantitative financial outcomes.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret large and complex datasets
• 8 years+ Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)
• High proficiency in AI tools, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to enhance planning, reporting, analysis, and decision-making
• Strong FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting experience
• High levels of adaptability, flexibility, and resilience
• Ability to operate effectively across UK and US teams and time zones
• Confidence to challenge senior leaders and provide independent commercial insight
• Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage competing demands during peak planning and reporting cycles
• Degree Level Graduate (with strong academics)
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that drive efficiency and business value
• Senior FP&A Track Record (SaaS, Digital Health, Tech, High-Growth plc, or PE environment)
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Proven track record leading FP&A or Commercial Finance teams
• Advanced financial modelling and forecasting expertise, with elite Excel and Google Sheets capabilities
• Strong executive stakeholder management and business partnering capability