FP&A Manager (Remote - Work from Anywhere)

Position overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented FP&A Manager to be a key player in our finance team. This role is central to enhancing our financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making by transforming complex data into actionable insights.

The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modelling and quantitative skills to develop and refine sophisticated models that improve the accuracy of our forecasts and provide deeper insights into business performance. You will be instrumental in driving system and process improvements, identifying opportunities to automate financial processes and enhance our analytical capabilities. By leveraging your advanced analytical mindset, you will support key strategic initiatives, conduct in-depth data analysis of unit economics, and help shape the financial future of Xapo Bank.

Responsibilities

Financial Modelling & Quantitative Analysis:

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support robust forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes.
• Execute in-depth quantitative analysis of business unit performance, unit economics, and profitability to uncover key trends and deliver actionable insights.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, concise financial narratives and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of materials for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and other key governance forums.

Strategic Business Partnership:

• Partner with business unit leaders to provide data-driven financial guidance, challenge assumptions, and support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results against budgets and forecasts, providing detailed variance analysis and commentary to the Finance Director.
• Assist in the development and tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor and drive business performance.

Process & Systems Enhancement:

• Identify and drive opportunities for system and process improvements within the finance function, focusing on automation and enhancing analytical capabilities.
• Champion the use of best practices in financial modeling and data analysis to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the FP&A team.
• Contribute to the implementation and optimization of financial planning systems and tools to support the evolving needs of the business.

Skills needed

• Financial Services Background
• CIMA qualified or equivalent
• 5+ years PQE
• Experience with Tableau or Looker reporting tools
• Experience in cost analysis and strategic reporting
• Experience in Financial planning, forecasting and budgeting 
• Strong attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills
• Keen interest in developing industries such as Blockchain technology or Bitcoin (preferred not essential)
• Technically adept with knowledge and experience in sophisticated accounting systems (Netsuite experience an advantage)
• Experience in IPO (preferred not essential)
• Experience in preparing board reports (preferred not essential)

Other requirements

• A dedicated workspace.
• A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area.
• Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.