FP&A Lead/Manager

At Phagenesis, we are committed to transforming lives by eliminating the burden of neurogenic dysphagia. As we transform into a high-performing global organization, we’re looking for exceptional individuals who thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments, and bring a strong sense of ownership and urgency to their work. ​​​

Our vision is clear—make Phagenyx the standard of care in ICU and acute care settings—and we need ambitious, mission-aligned talent to help us get there. We put patients first, operate with courage and trust, and foster a culture that values innovation, accountability, and a challenger mindset. ​

Role Overview:

This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who enjoys building from the ground up and can quickly embed into a scaling business.

You will play a key role in shaping financial planning, improving processes through automation, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to senior stakeholders across multiple geographies
• Provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
• Challenge assumptions and influence key business decisions with data-driven analysis

 

Financial Planning & Modelling

• Own and maintain the company’s 5-year financial model, including fully integrated P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
• Continuously refine and upgrade the model to reflect evolving business needs and complexity
• Support scenario planning and long-term strategic initiatives

 

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all regions
• Own and deliver rolling quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with business performance and strategic goals
• Work closely with department heads to ensure accuracy and accountability

 

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Lead the build out of board and executive level presentations that communicate strategic narratives effectively
• Develop, analyze, and monitor KPIs across the business to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decision making
• Deliver clear, insightful reporting packs for leadership and investors
• Analyze variances and provide commentary on financial and operational performance

 

Consolidation & Financial Processes

• Support group-level consolidations across international entities
• Help standardize and improve financial processes across regions
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial information

 

Systems Ownership

• Own and manage the company’s FP&A and reporting systems, including Vena, Power BI, and supporting data infrastructure
• Maintain and enhance models, templates, reporting structures, and data flows across systems
• Drive system optimization, automation, and best practice usage across the business
• Act as the key point of contact for system improvements, troubleshooting, and user support
• Partner with Finance, IT, and data teams to support data lake integration, reporting capabilities, and scalable system development in line with business growth

 

Automation & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve financial processes
• Drive efficiency and scalability within the FP&A function
• Partner with systems teams to enhance tools and reporting capabilities

 

Risk & Opportunity Management

• Identify financial risks and opportunities proactively
• Support mitigation strategies and highlight areas for value creation

 

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience in FP&A, ideally within a high-growth or scaling environment
• Strong financial modelling skills (integrated 3-statement models)

 

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in multi-entity / international businesses preferred
• Experience with FP&A systems (ideally Vena or similar) is highly desirable
• Background in MedTech, healthcare, or regulated industries is a plus but not essential

 

Skills & Capabilities

• Highly analytical with strong commercial acumen
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to “get stuck in”
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Systems-oriented mindset with a focus on automation and continuous improvement

 

Additional Information 

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) preferred