FP&A Manager

Raft
London
1 month ago
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FP&A Manager

Financial Data Analyst

We are Raft, an AI-driven start-up that automates operations for freight forwarding, a critical part of the global supply chain. We're transforming this $200B industry's heavily manual processes from the ground up. Our customers include several of the world's top 10 freight forwarders, and many more. We recently raised $15m fromBessemer Venture Partners(LinkedIn, Twilio, Shopify),Episode 1(Zoopla, Betfair, Shazam) andDynamo(Sennder, Stord). We're named as one of the UK's most exciting AI start-ups by Tech Nation, recognized by the Mayor's International Business Programme and Innovate UK, and we've been featured inTechcrunchandBloombergas well as leading industry publicationsJOC,FreightwavesandLoadstar. We have ambitious expansion plans and are looking for future Rafters who are excited by rapid company growth, want to navigate challenging problems, and are eager to embrace responsibility.

If you geek out over SaaS metrics, dream in financial models, and want to work directly with our C-Suite to shape the future of logistics tech, this is your chance to have a massive impact.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Money Meets Strategy:

  • Be the numbers wizard behind our growth story - from crafting our financial narrative for Series C to spotting the next big revenue opportunity
  • Turn complex data into crystal-clear insights that our CEO and leadership team can act on
  • Own our SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV) and make them sing
  • Build financial models that don't just predict the future - they help create it

Business Impact:

  • Work shoulder-to-shoulder with our C-Suite to drive decisions that matter
  • Partner with our Data and RevOps teams to uncover hidden growth opportunities
  • Lead business reviews that spark action, not yawns
  • Be the strategic brain our leaders turn to when facing tough choices

Financial Leadership:

  • Create dashboards and reports that tell compelling stories, not just show numbers
  • Automate the boring stuff so you can focus on strategic thinking
  • Build the financial foundation for a company that's reshaping global trade

What You Bring to the Table

  • Demonstrable experience crushing it in B2B SaaS finance
  • Been through the VC/PE funding rodeo before
  • Financial modeling skills that would make Wall Street jealous
  • Deep understanding of what makes SaaS businesses tick
  • Data science chops are a big plus
  • Experience with fundraising (bonus if you've helped land a Series B and beyond)

The X-Factor:

  • You're a self-starter who doesn't need hand-holding
  • You can translate complex ideas into simple language
  • You thrive in the controlled chaos of high growth
  • You want to work from our buzzing London HQ 

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Shape the financial strategy of a company that's actually changing the logistics industry
  • Work directly with seasoned leaders who've scaled major tech companies
  • Be part of a truly international team solving global challenges
  • Get your hands dirty with cutting-edge AI and automation tech
  • Enjoy the stability of a well-funded company with the excitement of a startup

Apply Because You Want To...

  • Be the financial brain behind a logistics tech revolution
  • Work with a global team that's as ambitious as you are
  • Join a company where AI isn't just a buzzword - it's in our DNA
  • Scale something meaningful in a $19 trillion industry
  • Learn and grow alongside some of the sharpest minds in tech

Looking for a cushy corporate gig where you'll push papers and tweak spreadsheets? This isn't it. But if you're ready to roll up your sleeves and help scale a company that's transforming how global trade works, we should talk.

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