Overview

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Learning Pool. This is a broad, high-impact leadership role with full responsibility for FP&A, data, and analytics. You will be a key strategic partner to the CFO and senior leadership, translating business objectives into financial clarity, actionable insights, and measurable performance. Location: Remote (preferably within the UK).

What you will be doing

• Translate strategy into clear business targets, underpinned by robust KPIs across the short, medium, and long term
• Partner with the senior leadership team to surface and prioritise key business challenges and opportunities
• Develop and embed KPIs, reporting frameworks, and dashboards across the organisation
• Build and maintain a ‘single source of truth’ across data and analytics platforms
• Introduce effective performance management structures to promote accountability and alignment
• Lead the financial forecasting process across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles
• Support resource planning and drive operational efficiency
• Use data and analysis to inform action and strategic decision-making
• Play an active role in identifying and evaluating M&A opportunities as part of the company’s long-term growth strategy

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven SaaS experience is essential, ideally in a fast-scaling or PE-backed environment
• Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and data-led decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to implement and scale KPI frameworks and reporting infrastructure
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working with investors, boards, and senior leadership teams
• Hands-on expertise in data modelling, visualisation, and analytics tools
• Comfortable operating in a high-growth, fast-paced setting with a strong outcomes focus
• Familiarity with Salesforce and its role in business performance and data integration

Working at Learning Pool

Learning Pool is a diverse, growing e-learning company committed to building great software in a sustainable way. We are Platinum Investor in People and recognised for employer excellence, including awards for innovation and customer service.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• E-Learning Providers

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