Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis for Complementary Commercial BUs (Reading Cloud, Library Management Cloud, Unit-e). Partner with cross-functional teams on contract analysis, sales reporting, project finance, and variance analysis. Drive cost efficiencies, ensure internal controls, improve financial processes/systems, and present insights to support strategic decisions while promoting continuous improvement in the finance team.
We’re hiring a Head of Commercial Finance – Complementary Products who will take ownership of activities related to Complementary Commercial Business Units (Reading Cloud, Library Management Cloud & Unit-e) for ParentPay Group.
You will play a pivotal role between finance and operational teams focusing on Business Unite financial performance, planning, analysis and partnering.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage financial planning, budgeting and forecasting across our Complementary Commercial Business Units
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align operational goals with financial targets
- Take ownership of contract analysis, financial management, sales reporting, planning and queries
- Providing financial support for Complementary Commercial BU specific contracts and projects.
- Drive cost efficiencies by identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Present financial performance and variance analysis to support strategic decision making
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- You will have proven experience (3+ years PQE) working as a Finance Business Partner/ 2-3 years PQE in management accounting or FP&A
- Experience in SaaS or technology companies is highly desirable.
- Degree in accounting, finance or related field
- Professional Accounting qualification (ACCA/ CIMA/ ACA)
- ·Ability to influence stakeholders and navigate across functions (sales, technology, product, service)
- Expertise in accounting and financial modelling
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing skills, analytical mindset and proactive problem solving.
About
At ParentPay Group, we believe that when schools run well, students thrive. That’s why we’ve spent decades building the operating system that supports well‑run schools – a seamless layer of tools, insights, and support that makes school life simpler for teachers, leaders, caterers, parents, and students alike.From cashless payments and parent engagement to catering management, library systems, and MIS platforms, we connect the everyday parts of education through simple, secure, and connected tools. What began as a way to make school payments easier has grown into Europe’s leading EdTech group – trusted by over 20,000 schools and 9 million users across the UK and Europe.Every day, our platforms process millions of payments, messages, and data points, quietly working in the background so schools can shine out front. Together, we’re helping schools save time, cut costs, and create more time for learning.ParentPay Group is more than a collection of brands. We are a group of people dedicated to supporting well‑run schools and giving time back to teachers, parents, caterers, admin staff – and most importantly, to students.
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