Global Head of FP&A

Location: Team Finance

Team: Country Sydney / Australia

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 as we power through hypergrowth. Reporting to the CFO, you'll be a strategic partner to our executive team, delivering critical insights that fuel Canva's creative mission. Collaborating with GTM, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Growth leaders, you'll drive financial excellence while embracing our design-focused, innovative culture in Sydney's vibrant flagship campus (hybrid flexibility across Australia). In this role, you'll lead a global FP&A team, crafting budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans aligned with our ambitious goals. You'll dive deep into SaaS metrics, analyze performance trends, and provide board-ready insights that highlight opportunities and risks. From investment modeling for acquisitions to automating processes with AI tools, you'll scale our financial engine to match Canva's explosive growth, always translating complex data into intuitive, beautifully designed visuals that inspire action across our collaborative teams. You'll thrive if you bring senior FP&A leadership from high-growth tech, mastery of SaaS metrics, and a passion for building innovative teams. With strong business acumen, exceptional communication, and proficiency in NetSuite/Anaplan, you'll partner creatively to shape strategy. At Canva, we celebrate diverse skills and backgrounds—bring your unique perspective to make design accessible to everyone. Enjoy equity, inclusive leave, wellbeing allowances, and the magic of our fun, connected culture. Apply now and help shape the future of creativity!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a global high-performing FP&A team fostering collaboration and innovation
• Develop and oversee annual budgets, long-range financial plans, and rolling forecasts aligned with growth goals
• Establish KPIs, analyze financial performance, and deliver actionable insights to executive leadership
• Partner with GTM, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Growth teams to drive strategic decisions
• Conduct investment analysis, M&A evaluations, and financial modeling for strategic initiatives
• Identify process improvements and implement automation/AI tools to enhance FP&A efficiency
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and recommendations to the Board of Directors
• Champion financial excellence while embedding Canva's creative, design-first culture in all analyses
• Scale financial systems and processes to support Canva's global hypergrowth trajectory
• Translate complex financial data into intuitive, design-inspired visuals for non-finance stakeholders

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 leaders in Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA/CA or MBA preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in both private and public companies during hypergrowth phases
• Background in design/tech SaaS companies with creative industry exposure
• Demonstrated success scaling FP&A functions with automation and AI insights
• Prior board-level presentation experience and executive stakeholder management
• International finance experience across APAC, US, and EMEA regions

Required Skills

• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting expertise
• SaaS metrics mastery (ARR, CAC, LTV, churn, NRR)
• Strategic business partnering and influence
• Executive communication and presentation skills
• Team leadership and talent development
• Analytical problem-solving with actionable insights
• Process optimization and automation mindset
• NetSuite, Anaplan, and financial systems proficiency
• AI-driven analytics and data visualization
• Cross-functional collaboration in tech environments
• Business acumen for high-growth SaaS
• Creative storytelling through financial narratives
• Global stakeholder management
• Adaptability in hypergrowth settings
• Passion for design innovation and Canva's mission

Benefits

• Competitive equity packages to share in Canva's success
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and workspace setup
• Flexible leave options to recharge and pursue personal passions
• Hybrid work model with choice in Sydney flagship campus or other AU locations
• Endless moments of magic, connectivity, and fun in Canva's collaborative culture
• Access to world-class learning and development for continuous growth
• Health and wellness programs tailored to creative professionals

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.