Job Title
We’re looking for a Global FP&A Lead to join our team here at ClearScore in London. The role, reporting to our Group Finance Director, will lead on scaling our FP&A function, delivering high quality financial analysis and being a strategic business partner to leaders across ClearScore.
This role is ideal for an individual who wants exposure to the full breadth of financial planning that’s required across a global group of diverse businesses, is capable of producing analysis to leads to commercial actions, and is a strong communicator to non-finance stakeholders.
What you will be doing:
- Lead the FP&A function through regular budgeting cycles. Be the person responsible for defining processes, timetables & outputs, as well as collaborating with a wide group of stakeholders to ensure the Group delivers its long term financial goals.
- Produce high quality financial analysis & business partnering, that provides insight to decision makers throughout the business up to C-suite and Board level.
- Establish a strong financial framework for assessing strategic investments, including M&A opportunities as well as within existing businesses.
- Build FP&A capability and contribute to the development of individuals within the wider Finance team. Seek crossover between our accounting & reporting function and FP&A.
Skills we'd love you to have
- Excellent numerical reasoning & quantitative sills.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to create clear and compelling presentation materials.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
- Deep understanding of commercial models & unit economics.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and navigating cross-functional collaboration.
- Proactive, resourceful, and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing business.
Why ClearScore?
ClearScore is the UK's #1 credit score and report app. We are also present in South Africa, Australia and Canada, with more than 20 million users globally and growing fast. Someone joins ClearScore every 20 seconds. We have established relationships with over 50 of the main lenders in the U.K., and have been a trusted tool for customers to manage their credit and make better financial decisions.
Since October 2016 we have helped 1.8 million users take out a new credit card or loan. We are user-centric at our core and we believe in leveraging technology to enable positive financial choices. We are design-led and data-driven and we embed these behaviours in everything we do.
Our company culture is a fundamental part of all we have achieved. We believe in hiring smart, driven, passionate and diverse people who are keen on having a real impact in our organisation. We trust you to manage your own time so we offer flexible work and no fixed desk hours. We don't micromanage and we believe in measuring outcomes rather than effort. We have an inclusive culture where all, regardless of seniority, are encouraged to contribute with their ideas, look after their wellbeing and actively seek opportunities for career growth.
If you feel like this could be the place for you, apply and our Talent team will be happy to share more.
Benefits:
- 25 paid holidays and a “duvet day” on your birthday
- Hybrid Work Environment
- Private health and dental cover - including mental health support through Bupa
- GP office visits
- Life assurance scheme
- Up to 6% matched pension
- Regular Lunch and Learns with guest speakers
- Dog-friendly office
- Daily breakfast and free snacks
- Access to discounts via Cobens Extras
- Free sports and social clubs
- Continued investment into learning and development
- Leadership-led training
- In-house psychotherapist
- Financial coach to help you plan and achieve your goals
- No clock-watching culture
- Generous maternity and paternity plans
- Culture and inclusion representatives
- Transparent pay structure and a career growth plan
Equal Opportunities
ClearScore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, we are able to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Our Hybrid Model
We embrace a dynamic hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with collaborative in-person experiences. Our approach is designed to foster innovation, team connection, and individual productivity.
- Levels 1-5: Minimum 2 days per week in-office
- Level 6 and above: Minimum 3 days per week in-office
We believe this structure offers the best of both worlds - the flexibility of remote work and the synergy of face-to-face collaboration. Our office days are carefully coordinated to maximise team interactions and learning/ mentorship opportunities.
What This Means for You:
- Flexibility to manage your work and life
- Dedicated in-office days for team building and collaborative projects
- Office facilities (with plants!) designed for productive interactions
- Clear expectations and support for maintaining our hybrid schedule
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that accommodates diverse needs while maintaining our collaborative culture. Join us in shaping the future of work!
Note: While we offer flexibility, commitment to our hybrid schedule is an important aspect of our team culture and performance expectations.
Inclusion Policy
We are always looking for talented individuals to join ClearScore. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. Please see our People Policy Notice at https://www.clearscore.com/people-notice.