FP&A Manager

nShift

FP&A Manager at nShift transforming forecasting, reporting, and decision-making in a SaaS environment. Utilizing AI and automation in a high-growth, PE-backed context.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeOslo • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Revenue & ARR Forecasting Own the ARR waterfall model (new, expansion, contraction, churn) with a particular focus on retention dynamics and forward revenue visibility.
Partner with RevOps to translate pipeline conversion, quota attainment, and bookings performance into a robust revenue forecast.
Develop driver-based forecasting models — incorporating AI and machine learning techniques — that link sales activity, platform volumes (the number of parcels our customers ship), and pricing dynamics to ARR and cash outcomes.
Provide clear analysis on revenue quality, cohort behaviour, and unit economics.
Planning, Budgeting & Long-Range Modelling Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling monthly forecasts across revenue, opex, headcount, and cash.
Own workforce planning and cost modelling, ensuring alignment between hiring plans, productivity assumptions, and EBITDA targets.
Own and continuously enhance our fully integrated financial forecast model, embedding AI-driven automation and other software tools to reduce manual effort and improve forecast accuracy.
Support long-range planning and value creation modelling aligned to the PE investment thesis.
Lead financial modelling for acquisition opportunities and support post-acquisition integration modelling.
Cash Flow & Performance Discipline Own cash flow forecasting and working capital visibility in collaboration with Treasury and Accounting.
Track and report on key PE performance metrics including growth, EBITDA, cash conversion, and leverage.
Identify risks early and propose mitigation actions to protect forecast accuracy and EBITDA delivery.
Management, Board & Investor Reporting Produce monthly management packs and board materials — leveraging AI-assisted analytics where appropriate — including clear variance analysis, KPI tracking, and forward-looking commentary.
Support quarterly investor reporting and lender updates where applicable.
Present financial insights confidently to senior stakeholders.
Systems & Continuous Improvement Drive improvements in FP&A processes, automation, and reporting infrastructure.
Leverage modern data tools (e.g., Snowflake, Power BI, Looker) to improve forecasting accuracy and transparency.
Champion the adoption of AI and intelligent automation across FP&A and the wider Finance organisation, from scenario modelling and anomaly detection to automated reporting and natural-language insight generation Stay current on emerging AI tools and LLM capabilities relevant to finance, evaluating and piloting new solutions that can accelerate insight delivery.
Ensure data integrity across financial and operational reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of SaaS metrics and revenue mechanics (ARR waterfall, retention, cohort analysis, Rule of 40).
Advanced financial modelling skills, including integrated three-statement modelling and driver-based forecasting (in Excel or other tools).
Familiarity with modern BI stacks, working directly with large datasets, and hands-on use of AI/LLM-based tools (e.g., Claude) for financial analysis.
Ability to translate complex data into clear commercial insight for non-finance stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience applying AI, machine learning, or intelligent automation tools to finance workflows (e.g., forecasting, anomaly detection, automated reporting).
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, accountable environment where forecast accuracy and delivery matter.
You are a hands-on and willing to work in a small but fast-paced Strategic Finance team.
ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA or equivalent qualification preferred.
Experience operating in a performance-driven, PE-backed or high-growth environment.
Experience supporting M&A transactions and integration modelling.
Exposure to debt facilities and covenant reporting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

revenue forecastingARR waterfall modeldriver-based forecastingfinancial modellingcohort analysiscash flow forecastingperformance metrics trackingdata analysisAI application in financemachine learning techniques

Soft Skills

communicationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingstakeholder managementadaptabilityteam collaborationpresentation skillsattention to detailstrategic thinkingtime management

Certifications

ACAACCACIMACFA