Prolific

AI

HeadofFP&A(FTC)

London, United Kingdom CONTRACT Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Head of FP&A (FTC) at Prolific. Skills: FP&A, Financial modeling, Forecasting, Business insights, Commercial performance, FP&A infrastructure, Automation, Team leadership. Own and continuously improve the company’s investor-grade three-way financial model, including rolling forecasts. Lead the annual planning process across revenue, headcount, and operational cost planning for all business units”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve forecast accuracy; Support strategic decision-making; Drive operational excellence; Improve efficiency; Generate insights; Improve forecasting capability; Strengthen financial decision-making

Industry & Context.

AI
Problems you'll solve

Solve complex commercial problems; Structured, analytical mindset

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience implementing FP&A systems, planning tools, and scalable financial processes within a high-growth business, Experience operating in fast-paced technology start-ups or scale-ups, financial modelling expertise, including developing models to support fundraising, investment decisions, and M&A activity, Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear strategic recommendations, experience developing board-level reporting and data visualisations that drive decision-making, Experience working with large, complex datasets and modelling multiple customer segments or revenue streams, A strategic and commercially-minded approach, with the ability to identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and operational improvement, The ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments and solve complex business problems with a structured, analytical mindset, project and process management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and operate independently in a fast-moving environment, A collaborative leadership style and the ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders across the business

Nice to Have

Experience with SQL, Python, or other data and automation tooling is a plus

What You'll Do.

Own and continuously improve the company’s investor-grade three-way financial model

including rolling forecasts

Lead the annual planning process across revenue

and operational cost planning for all business units

Develop and maintain sophisticated revenue forecasting models using customer

and behavioural data to improve forecast accuracy and commercial decision-making

Deliver scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation

Evaluate strategic initiatives

and commercial opportunities through detailed financial modelling and scenario analysis

and monitor key business KPIs across the organisation

with a focus on both revenue drivers and operational efficiency metrics

Proactively surface insights

and performance drivers to leadership teams

supporting strategic and operational decisions through clear financial analysis

Partner cross-functionally to identify opportunities for efficiency

and improved commercial performance

Develop data visualisations and board reporting materials that clearly communicate business performance and strategic insights

Design and implement robust FP&A systems

and processes capable of supporting a rapidly growing business

Lead the implementation and optimisation of budgeting and forecasting platforms

Drive automation of reporting

and financial analysis workflows

Work with large and complex datasets to improve forecasting accuracy and business visibility

Use AI and automated workflows and tooling as often as possible to drive efficient and scalable performance updates and reporting

and develop a high-performing FP&A team

Create a culture of high performance

innovation and continuous improvement within the finance function

Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership and help strengthen financial decision-making across the company and at Board level

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner cross-functionally to identify opportunities for efficiency, growth, and improved commercial performance; Collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across the business

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Ability to translate complex analysis into clear strategic recommendations; Ability to influence organisational direction; Ability to lead strategic conversations

Process & Methodology

Project management, Process management, Prioritization, Independent operation in a fast-moving environment

Full Job Description

Head of FP&A FTC Length: 3-6 months (remote) Immediate start, or 1 month's notice ONLY Prolific Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates products and models. The role We’re looking for a strategic and commercially minded finance leader to build and scale our FP&A capability during a critical phase of growth. This role sits at the center of company decision-making, partnering closely with the CFO and leadership team to drive financial planning, business performance, strategic insight and operational excellence across the organization. You’ll own the company’s financial planning and reporting cadence, including board reporting, executive leadership updates, and company-wide financial performance reporting, ensuring stakeholders have clear, actionable insight to support decision-making at every level. You’ll be responsible for developing a best-in-class FP&A function that combines robust financial modeling, scalable systems, deep commercial analysis, and high-quality decision support. This role requires a proactive leader who not only delivers insight but also actively shapes business strategy by identifying opportunities, making recommendations for change, and influencing key commercial and operational decisions. A key focus of the role will be simplifying complexity across planning, forecasting, and performance management within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll bring structure, clarity, and scalable processes to support rapid business expansion while enabling faster and more effective decision-making across the company. You’ll also lead the evolution of our financial systems and infrastructure, including the implementation of next-generation FP&A and financial platforms, while embedd

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