Global Head of FP&A

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Where And How You Can Work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co‑working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. But you have a choice in where and how you work; we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

What You’d Be Doing In This Role

We're seeking an exceptional Global Head of FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) to lead our world‑class finance team, driving strategy and business insight across Canva as we continue our hypergrowth journey. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be a strategic partner, providing critical insights and guidance to the executive leadership team and driving financial performance across the organization. You will collaborate with the wider leadership team (e.g., GTM, Marketing, Growth, People, Product, Technology) to help fuel Canva’s growth and ensure financial excellence.

At The Moment, The Role Is Focused On

• Lead and inspire : Manage and mentor a high‑performing global FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Strategic financial planning : Develop and oversee the annual budget, long‑range financial plans, and forecasting processes, aligning financial strategy with Canva's ambitious growth objectives.
• Financial management : Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze financial results, and provide insightful reporting and analysis to senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Business partnering : Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (including Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Sales) to provide financial expertise and support strategic decision‑making.
• Investment analysis : Evaluate potential investments, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives, providing rigorous financial modeling and recommendations.
• Drive efficiency : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
• Executive communication : Prepare and present clear, concise financial reports and presentations to the executive team and the Board of Directors.
• Systems and tools : Scale financial systems and processes with a focus on automation and AI‑driven insights.

You’re Probably a Match If You Have

What's in it for you?

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

At Canva, we value fairness, and we strive to provide competitive, market‑informed compensation whilst ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. The salary range for this position is $271,000 to $408,000. When calculating offers, we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates' skills and experience. The structure of total compensation may vary based on location to align with local regulations, standards, and practices. (Example : Based in Sydney, Australia).

Other Stuff To Know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skill, and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above – we still want to hear from you! Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

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