Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Role: Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Location: London (Hybrid - 1 day per week in London office)

Recently listed as a "RegTech Top Performer" in Market Fintech's RegTech Supplier Performance Report, CUBE is pioneering the development of machine automated compliance.

We are a global RegTech business defining and implementing the gold standard of regulatory intelligence and change for the financial services industry. We deliver our services through a SaaS platform, powered by an innovative combination of AI and proprietary data ontology, to simplify the complex and everchanging world of compliance for our clients.

At CUBE, we are creating the future and are a company rooted in strong values, team spirit and commitment to our customers and wider communities. We serve some of the largest financial institutions globally and are expanding our footprint very fast. As we do so, we are keen for new talent to join us and realize their full potential to grow into leadership positions within the business.

Role mission:

We are looking to recruit a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to support the Chief Financial Officer, the wider finance function and leadership team.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and highly commercial finance professional with a proven track record working in a fast paced, high growth business.

Key to success will be a desire to challenge, drive improvements to reporting and accuracy, forecasting and budgeting and play a critical role in financial strategy and decision-making processes to support the company's growth objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive financial models, forecasts, and budgets to provide insights into the company's financial performance and future outlook.
• Strategic Decision Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and analysis for strategic initiatives, investment opportunities, and business decisions.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor key financial and operational metrics, analyse variances, and provide actionable recommendations to optimize performance and drive profitability.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management, the Board, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Business Partnering: Partner with department heads and business leaders to understand their financial needs, provide insightful analysis, and support decision-making.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address potential issues.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve financial planning processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• M&A – support any M&A activity the company may undertake in executing its strategy.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, including in a SaaS environment.
• Experience of working in a PE-backed business preferable.
• Professional certification such as CIMA, ACA, ACCA.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software.
• Experience of working with CRM systems and ERPs (Salesforce and NetSuite preferred)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Our Products:

RegPlatform is a technology platform that streamlines regulatory change management. It provides firms with a one-stop, continuously maintained inventory of global regulations, with effortless horizon scanning, integration capabilities and workflow management. RegPlatform combines industry leading AI technology with expert validated insights to simplify the complexities of multi-jurisdictional regulatory content.

RegBrain allows customers to apply CUBE's AI models directly to their own content, enabling faster release and feedback cycles. Our flagship AI services will be included, spanning structural detection, classification, entity extraction, summarisation, and recommendations. Available to customers and partners as APIs and via a UI.

Why Us?

🌍 Globally, we are one of a kind! 

CUBE are a well-established market leader within Regtech (we were around before Regtech was even a thing!), and our category-defining product is used by leading financial institutions around the world (including Revolut, Citi, and HSBC).

🌱Growth & progression

Last year we grew by more than 50% and our growth journey is just getting started! We are a dynamic, fast-paced workforce that is always seeking ways to accelerate our people, processes, services and products. We hire ambitious people that want to make a difference, share their ideas, “make it happen” and find better, smarter ways of working. Our future is shaped by our employees, so if you’re someone looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, and progress your career alongside the business, it couldn’t be a better time to join us!

🗣️Internationally collaborative culture

With more than 400 CUBERs across 11 locations in Europe, the Americas and APAC, collaboration is key to our success. We are a diverse workforce united by a shared desire to reshape the world of regulatory compliance and make an impact. We champion sharing knowledge with colleagues from all over the world, in order to deliver the best results.

💡 Innovative breakthrough technology

CUBE is an innovator. We pioneered the use of AI in the field of regulatory change and our state-of-the-art, cutting edge technology is helping financial services firms from all over the world, solve complex compliance challenges. You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in AI research and engineering in developing impactful solutions that will reshape the world of regulatory compliance.

💻 Work life balance

CUBE is a remote-first business so you will be able to design your home office and choose your own work equipment. We host regular in-person meet-ups as a chance to get-together, share ideas and collaborate with other teams but we are advocates for remote working and we believe working remotely provides freedom to innovate, create and unlock global talent.