Global Head of FP&A

Location: Team Finance

Team: Country Seattle / United States

About the Role

Join Canva, the team redefining how the world experiences design, as our Global Head of FP&A. Reporting to the CFO, you'll lead a world-class global finance team, delivering strategic insights that fuel our hypergrowth while embedding Canva's collaborative, innovative, and design-focused culture into every financial decision. As a trusted partner to executives across GTM, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Technology, you'll translate complex data into visual, actionable stories that empower bold moves and creative breakthroughs. In this role, you'll spearhead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning aligned with Canva's ambitious vision, while championing SaaS metrics like ARR, CAC, and LTV to drive efficiency and growth. You'll mentor a high-performing team, scale systems with AI-driven automation, and provide rigorous analysis for investments and strategic initiatives. From board presentations to cross-functional partnerships, your work will blend financial rigor with Canva's signature delight, making data as beautiful and impactful as our designs. We're seeking a finance leader with proven success in global tech hypergrowth, exceptional analytical prowess, and a passion for our mission to democratize design. If you thrive in collaborative environments, love turning numbers into narratives, and want to shape the financial future of a design revolution, this is your chance to create magic at Canva. Enjoy hybrid flexibility, equity, wellness perks, and a culture where fun and big goals coexist.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing global FP&A team fostering collaboration and innovation
• Develop and oversee annual budgets, long-range financial plans, and rolling forecasts aligned with Canva's growth
• Establish KPIs, analyze financial performance, and deliver actionable insights to executive leadership
• Partner with GTM, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Technology teams to drive strategic decisions
• Conduct rigorous financial modeling for investments, acquisitions, and growth initiatives
• Identify process improvements and implement automation/AI to enhance FP&A efficiency
• Prepare and present financial reports, board materials, and executive communications
• Monitor risks, opportunities, and trends to safeguard Canva's financial health
• Scale financial systems and tools to support hypergrowth while maintaining accuracy
• Champion Canva's design-focused culture through data-driven storytelling and visual financial insights

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior finance leader in a global, high-growth technology company
• Deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and advanced financial modeling
• Strong command of SaaS metrics including ARR, CAC, LTV, churn, and net retention
• Experience building and leading high-performing global FP&A teams in fast-paced environments
• Proficiency in financial systems such as NetSuite, Anaplan, and AI-driven analytics tools
• Track record of partnering with cross-functional leadership in GTM, Product, Engineering, and Marketing
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in both private and public companies during hypergrowth phases
• Background in design, creative tech, or consumer-facing SaaS businesses
• Demonstrated success scaling FP&A functions with automation and AI insights
• Prior exposure to M&A, investment analysis, and strategic initiatives in tech
• Global team leadership across multiple time zones and regions

Required Skills

• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting expertise
• SaaS metrics mastery (ARR, CAC, LTV, churn, NRR)
• Strategic business partnering and influence
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Data visualization and storytelling for non-finance audiences
• Leadership of global, high-performing teams
• NetSuite, Anaplan, and ERP systems proficiency
• AI and automation tools for financial insights
• Executive communication and presentation skills
• Cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced tech environments
• Process optimization and efficiency driving
• Risk management and opportunity identification
• Business acumen in hypergrowth SaaS companies
• Passion for design innovation and creative missions

Benefits

• Competitive equity packages to share in Canva's success
• Comprehensive health benefits plan supporting physical and mental well-being
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contributions
• Inclusive parental leave policy for all parents and carers
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and home office setup
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support personal needs
• Hybrid work model with choice in work location and balance
• Delightful team events, connectivity moments, and fun at Canva

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.