Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting.
THE ROLE:
We’re looking for a highly analytical, hands-on FP&A Manager to support Cognism’s planning, forecasting, reporting and performance analytics. You’ll play a critical role in building accurate forecasts, producing insightful analysis and strengthening our KPI framework for a global SaaS business. The role works closely with the VP of FP&A and collaborates across GTM, Product, CS, RevOps and Business Intelligence to drive better decisions and operational performance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Support Cognism’s company-wide forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning processes.
- Own key components of the forecast model (e.g. GTM, CS, Product, OPEX) and deliver accurate, timely projections.
- Prepare monthly reporting, variance analysis and performance commentary for leadership.
- Maintain and improve Cognism’s SaaS KPI framework, including ARR, churn, CAC, LTV, payback and productivity metrics.
- Partner with BI to build automated dashboards and improve data quality across core systems.
- Conduct scenario modelling and ad-hoc analysis for strategic initiatives, hiring plans, pricing and investment decisions.
- Provide business partnering to department leads, supporting planning, performance reviews and ROI analysis.
- Improve FP&A processes, reporting automation and the consistency of data across Salesforce, NetSuite, Maxio and BI tools.
MUST-HAVE:
- 5-8 years’ FP&A, strategic finance, commercial finance or related experience in a SaaS / recurring revenue environment.
- Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical skills; able to independently own major forecast workstreams.
- Hands-on experience with SaaS metrics such as ARR, NRR, churn, CAC, LTV and pipeline productivity.
- Proven ability to create clear performance insights and communicate them to senior stakeholders.
- Experience supporting monthly reporting, budgeting cycles and KPI management.
- Excellent cross-functional partnering skills across GTM, Product, CS and Ops.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and a highly proactive working style.
NICE-TO-HAVE:
- Experience with FP&A tools (Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive, Mosaic, etc).
- Familiarity with Salesforce, NetSuite,Maxio or similar systems.
- Background in accounting, data analytics, consulting or operational finance.
- Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency SaaS environments.
At Cognism, we’re not just building a company - we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact, you’re in the right spot!
Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.
Here’s what we stand for:
🤝 We Own the Outcome Together.
🤓 We Deeply Understand our Customers.
🏆 We Celebrate Impact Wherever It Comes From.
At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!
