Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Role: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Location: London Paddington Tuesday-Thursday. Remote working Monday & Friday.

Kooth is a fast-growing, mission-driven digital mental health company dedicated to providing accessible, welcoming, and effective mental health support. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: KOO), Kooth provides care to over 20 million people across the UK and US through innovative digital platforms designed to improve mental wellbeing and expand access to care.

In the UK, Kooth is the largest digital mental health provider working in partnership with the National Health Service (NHS). In the United States, Kooth is rapidly expanding its presence through partnerships with states, health systems, educational institutions, and other organisations to deliver evidence-based digital mental health support to diverse populations.

As we continue to grow internationally, we are investing in new solutions that help individuals access timely support while enabling organisations and communities to build healthier, more resilient populations.

We’re looking for a strategic and commercially minded Head of FP&A to serve as a pivotal leader within the senior finance team. This person will lead proactive, data-driven financial planning across the organisation, owning the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting cycle while providing clear commercial insight to support confident decision-making and sustainable growth.

Strategic Financial Planning 

• Own and drive a best-in-class planning and forecasting function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and actionable insights.
• Lead the annual budgeting and monthly rolling forecast processes across all UK and US business units.
• Provide challenge and independent perspective on strategic initiatives and investment proposals.

Management Reporting & Business Partnering

• Produce comprehensive monthly board packs that clearly analyse actual performance against plans and forecasts, highlighting key trends and data-driven recommendations.
• Lead monthly business and performance reviews with senior leaders, partnering with them to evaluate variances, track cross-functional metrics, and enforce accountability against agreed targets.
• Partner closely with departmental heads and the Executive Leadership Team to manage costs, optimise performance, and successfully achieve strategic initiatives.

Commercial Partnering 

• Be the dedicated financial partner to the Chief Commercial Officer and Commercial department, translating commercial strategies and expansion plans into quantitative financial outcomes.
• Review and pressure-test the commercial sales pipeline within Salesforce/CRM systems.
• Apply weighted probabilities, sales cycle analytics, and conversion metrics to optimise revenue forecasting and capacity planning.
• Evaluate, model, and sign off on all commercial proposals and complex enterprise contracts, tiered subscription models, and regional risk-sharing pricing mechanisms.

Leadership & Governance

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing FP&A and business-partnering function.
• Sit as an active, collaborative member of Kooth’s senior leadership group, championing a culture of commercial accountability, financial discipline, and strategic agility across the entire organisation.

• Advanced financial modelling and forecasting expertise, with elite Excel and Google Sheets capabilities. 
• Strong FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting experience. 
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret large and complex datasets 
• High proficiency in AI tools, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to enhance planning, reporting, analysis, and decision-making. 
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that drive efficiency and business value. 
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong executive stakeholder management and business partnering capability. 
• Confidence to challenge senior leaders and provide independent commercial insight. 
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking. 
• High levels of adaptability, flexibility, and resilience. 
• Ability to operate effectively across UK and US teams and time zones. 
• Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage competing demands during peak planning and reporting cycles. 
• Degree Level Graduate (with strong academics) 
• 8 years+ Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) 
• Proven track record leading FP&A or Commercial Finance teams. 
• Senior FP&A Track Record (SaaS, Digital Health, Tech, High-Growth plc, or PE environment) 

Compensation: The base salary for this role is £90k to £100k annually. We’re committed to transparency and value our candidates time, which is why we share salary ranges in all regions—regardless of local requirements. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including your education, experience, skills, and overall alignment with the role.

• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus bank holidays
• Professional Development: Benefit from our yearly professional training programmes, tailored to your career aspirations and designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Financial Security: Secure your financial future with our pension contributions and annual company share option awards, giving you a stake in the success of the company.
• Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health and well-being with our comprehensive AXA private medical plan and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The EAP offers 24/7 telephone mental health support and access to GP consultations, ensuring your mental and physical health are taken care of.
• Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind knowing that you're covered with life assurance, providing up to four times your annual salary to your loved ones in the unfortunate event of your passing.
• Lifestyle Benefits: Take advantage of our Incapacity Income Protection to safeguard your financial stability in case of unforeseen circumstances.

If you're seeking a stimulating career where your well-being, growth, and contributions are valued, we invite you to apply and become a part of our dynamic and supportive team. Join us as we strive for success together!

At Kooth, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and embraces the unique contributions of every individual. We believe in equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.

Our dedication to creating a fair and unbiased environment is reflected in all aspects of our recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. We strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, where every employee is treated with respect and dignity.

Request for Reasonable Adjustments:

We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants and employees with disabilities or individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process, interviews, or job-related tasks. If you require any reasonable adjustments to ensure your equal participation in our recruitment process, please inform our Human Resources team.

Your openness will allow us to work together to provide appropriate accommodations and ensure a fair and accessible application and employment experience for everyone.

Kooth plc is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults . We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment. This will include an enhanced DBS, contact our Human Resources team.