Canonical: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager — Home Based - Americas; Home based - EMEA; Office Based - London, UK

About Canonical

Canonical develops open-source software and operating systems for enterprise and technology users. Its Ubuntu platform is used in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering and connected-device environments. The employer describes a distributed working model with periodic in-person team meetings. Its vacancies therefore span both software delivery and the business functions that support it. Applicants should check the location, time-zone and travel conditions attached to the individual role rather than assume every position is available from any country.

The position and its setting

Canonical lists Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in Home Based - Americas; Home based - EMEA; Office Based - London, UK, under reference 8318769. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Operations
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026

Responsibilities and work described

• Development: executive reporting dashboards and documents including Board reporting, monthly financial results and other management presentations
• Analysis: & Report monthly results, leading indicators and KPIs to support monthly forecasting and annual plan attainment
• Delivery: commercial analysis, develop growth targets, and evaluate strategic initiatives
• Work: with product managers to produce, aggregate, and distribute both market insights and competitive intelligence
• Management: financial models, including budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning
• Drive improvements in data analysis, and determine the appropriate processes, methodologies, and modeling techniques to deliver insights
• Partner with Accounting and Investor Relations to support month end close, flux review processes, and financial reporting
• Drive multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy
• Play a key role in preparation of critical public financial documents to support an IPO process, including supporting the production of investor materials and public filings

Essential requirements and candidate background

• An academic track record
• Have operated in a high growth, multi currency/geography technology business with a mixed go-to-market motion
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, and character
• Curiosity and willingness to work on a wide range of projects
• Proficiency: spreadsheets, financial modeling, and BI tools
• Understanding: core accounting principles
• Professional written and spoken English
• Passionate, thoughtful, and self-motivated
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet and exceed commitments
• Travel up to 4 times per year, for company events up to two weeks long

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• MBA or equivalent combination of professional certifications and experience
• Previous experience as a subject matter expert in Financial Planning & Analysis

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Location: This is a remote role, in AMER or EMEA time zones
• Advertised location: Home Based - Americas; Home based - EMEA; Office Based - London, UK

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide
• We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise performance
• In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus
• We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals
• We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally
• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Financial Planning & Analysis Manager vacancy is not an offer for reference 8318769; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Canonical

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Canonical posting below and match the title and reference 8318769.

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Practical preparation: data analysis

An analysis example should start with the question and the available data. Explain cleaning, assumptions, checks and the conclusion, including any limits that affected what could reasonably be inferred.

Relevant skills

• data analysis
• AI
• accounting
• financial reporting
• sustainability