Head of FP&A and Strategic Finance

Job Description

Job Description

About

Candex is a rapidly growing private global B2B fintech company on a mission to reshape the way businesses transact. Our tech-based solution makes purchasing fast and easy for enterprise buyers. Recognized in the ProcureTech 100 for Procurement Innovation, our SaaS Platform and accompanying services completely transform the buying experience for large companies around the globe. Buyers enjoy the simplicity of Candex for their purchases, vendors get paid faster, and procurement teams love the increased control they gain over purchases — Everyone wins!

We serve companies in the Global 2,000 and our existing clients include some of the world’s biggest corporations. We’ve raised over $130M from leading investors including Goldman Sachs, 9Yards Capital, JP Morgan, American Express, Altos, Craft, and NFX. Available in almost 50 countries, Candex is expanding our already robust footprint and is looking for ambitious, fun people to join us on our mission to revolutionize the way businesses engage and pay their suppliers.

The Role

Candex is looking for a team player that possesses fantastic interpersonal, leadership and influencing skills. You’ll need to be highly organized and have experience working with C-suite and across functional teams. We're looking for someone who is self-motivated and self-directed and constantly striving for improvement and identifying ways to increase revenue.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the leadership team to drive financial planning, analysis, and reporting

• Build and maintain robust financial models, including rolling forecasts, scenario planning, and cash flow projections aligned with long-term strategic goals

• Utilize financial and operational data to develop analyses (e.g., pricing scenarios, customer profitability, payback, ROI) that enable data-driven decision-making

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate KPIs into actionable financial targets and performance metrics

• Analyze and report on key financial indicators, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

• Manage investor reporting, fundraising materials, and board presentation preparation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate development, or investment banking

• Proven ability to distill complex financial analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; proficient in GSuite

• Knowledge of Tableau for reporting and analytics

• Technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new software tools

Why Work With Us

• We are humble, hungry, intelligent and collaborative. Work alongside teammates who value curiosity, kindness, and shared success.

• Competitive Compensation – Earn a salary and benefits that reflect your skills and impact.

• Parental Leave – Take meaningful time to bond with your growing family.

• Flexible Work Environment – Balance life and work with adaptable schedules.

• Global Team + Mindset – Join a diverse, international team that thinks beyond borders.

• Tech Setup – Get the gear and support you need to work comfortably.

• Professional Development – Grow your skills with training and learning sessions.

• Internal Mobility – Explore new global roles and career paths without leaving the company.

• Team Outings – Connect and celebrate with colleagues through regular social events.

Our Values

• Be a Stickler for Details - we think about the details when making decisions and ensure we haven’t overlooked anything.

• Debate, Decide, Deliver - Candexers foster a culture of open debate so we can make the right decision.

• Innovate to Simplify - we continuously look for simpler ways to do everything.

• Follow Through, Follow Up - we are always moving the ball forward – when we say we will do something, we do it.

• Attract & Develop the Best - we expect each hire to raise the bar, and once they start, they should continue to develop their skills with the support of leadership.

• Keep an Obsessive Customer Focus - our customers’ satisfaction is our obsession, and we will stop at nothing to make their experience simple & flawless.

• Learn & Be Curious - we foster an environment of continual learning and encourage challenging questions and believe curiosity drives innovation and improvement.

• Act with Integrity & Professionalism - we act with honesty, transparency, and ethical principles – ensuring our actions align with our values.