Global Head of FP&A

Location: Team Finance

Team: Country San Francisco / United States

About the Role

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. Hello from Canva! We're seeking an exceptional Global Head of FP&A to lead our world-class finance team in San Francisco, reporting directly to the CFO. As Canva accelerates through hypergrowth, you'll be a strategic partner to our executive team, delivering critical financial insights that fuel innovation across GTM, Marketing, Growth, People, Product, and Technology. With your wealth of FP&A experience in high-growth tech, you'll embed financial excellence into our collaborative, design-focused culture, turning complex data into visual stories that empower bold decisions. In this role, you'll lead a global FP&A team, crafting budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans aligned with our ambitious goals. Dive deep into SaaS metrics, partner cross-functionally to evaluate investments and M&A, and drive process automation with AI tools for scalable insights. You'll present to leadership and the Board, highlighting trends and opportunities in ways that inspire action, while fostering a team culture of creativity, continuous improvement, and fun—mirroring Canva's vibrant spirit. You'll thrive if you bring proven leadership from global tech scale-ups, mastery of financial systems like NetSuite and Anaplan, and a passion for our mission to democratize design. Our hybrid SF-based role offers equity, health benefits, 401(k) matching, parental leave, and Vibe & Thrive perks. Salary range: $271,000 - $408,000, based on experience. Even if not a perfect match, we celebrate diverse skills—apply and share your pronouns and adjustments needed. Interviews virtual. #LI-JP1

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 growth objectives
• 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 tools to scale FP&A efficiency
• Prepare and present clear financial reports and board materials highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities
• Champion financial excellence while embedding Canva's design-focused, creative culture in all analyses
• Collaborate with CFO to shape overall financial strategy supporting Canva's hypergrowth
• Monitor and optimize SaaS metrics to fuel sustainable revenue growth and profitability

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior finance leader within a global, high-growth technology company
• Deep understanding of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling techniques
• 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 teams (GTM, Product, Engineering, Marketing)
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in both private and public companies with successful scaling journeys
• Demonstrated success in M&A evaluation, investment analysis, and strategic initiatives
• Exposure to design/tech industry or creative SaaS platforms
• Advanced skills in automation and AI for financial insights and process optimization
• Previous role presenting to Board of Directors and executive stakeholders

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
• Executive communication and presentation skills
• Team leadership and talent development
• Process optimization and automation mindset
• AI-driven financial insights and technology proficiency
• Cross-functional collaboration in high-growth environments
• Systems expertise (NetSuite, Anaplan, ERP tools)
• Business acumen translating data to design-inspired strategies
• Adaptability in hypergrowth, innovative culture
• Stakeholder management across global teams
• Risk identification and opportunity spotting

Benefits

• Competitive equity packages to share in Canva's success
• Comprehensive health benefits plan supporting your well-being
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• Inclusive parental leave policy for all parents and carers
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup
• Flexible leave options to recharge and support personal needs
• Hybrid work model with choice in work location empowering your best work
• Delightful moments of magic, connectivity, and fun woven into Canva life

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.