Finance Director

Finance Director

Liverpool, UK (some flexibility with remote working)

Working at BluprintX is more than just a job; it demonstrates that you want to be part of something big. Something exciting. Something transformational. And you're prepared to get your hands dirty in the process.

Interested?

We are looking for a dynamic and versatile Finance Director to help steer this rapidly expanding global technology agency into its next level of growth. The successful candidate will need to be experienced in both the business and finance functions of an organisation and operate efficiently across all departments.

Key aspects of the role

Heading up BluprintX's Finance team, not only will you be tasked with providing timely, accurate financial reporting and relevant KPIs, but you'll be vital in outlining the company's financial strategy and tactical decision making.

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) and have significant experience in a similar organisation, working alongside an efficient and responsive board of directors and reporting to the CEO.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Board's Finance and Accounting strategy, to optimise the company's financial performance and strategic position.
• Present and lead discussions with investors.
• Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
• Lead and develop the Finance Team, responsible for line management, training, development, appraisal, and motivation of your direct reports to ensure all logistical tasks are carried out on time and to a high standard and that objectives are being met.
• Ensure the company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
• Ensure corporate budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed.
• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
• Corporate finance: manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain KPIs both financial and operating metrics to support the senior management team
• Lead the implementation of a new financial software package
• Implement controls for accounting for long term contracts and job costing
• Liaise with external advisors on the preparation of the Company's statutory financial statements and accompanying notes, and establish an audit regime across the company which is both cost-effective and operationally efficient.
• Lead the tax planning drive in the Group, ensuring that the appropriate Transfer Pricing agreements are in place and that the Group recovers the maximum amount possible in withholding tax.

Your Previous Experience

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years PQE
• Up to date technical knowledge on accounting regulations
• Up to date awareness of Tax legislation
• Strong business analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrable experience in UK & International within multi-currency environments, ideally within a Services industry environment.
• Experienced in the delivery of acquisitions and subsequent monitoring and reporting to the board against forecasted performance.

What we need to see in you

• A commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful, and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Effective communication skills (both face to face and written); to work effectively and productively with both financial and non-financial personnel.
• Effective influencer and persuader and is a confident and credible presenter
• Resilient and is capable of saying "no" when required and in a constructive manner
• Proactive and ambitious, keen to add value
• Risk-Aware: Willing to take and manage risk effectively
• Professional, adaptable, and positive approach to a varied workload
• A successful team leader with experience in line managing staff and structuring strong teams
• Able to provide clear direction and motivate colleagues, empowering them and delegating tasks appropriately
• Ability to mentor your team and help them to develop their skillset
• Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.

Just some of what we are able to offer includes

• Attractive salary and bonus
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Amazing support and opportunity for career development
• Career prospects way beyond the normal boundaries. Reward and progression are based on real achievements.
• If you can hack hard work, have a can-do mentality, and a willingness to challenge yourself then you will fit well with our culture

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a true, forward-thinking trailblazing business within the MarTech & SalesTech CX sector. If you think this opportunity is too good to miss, please apply at https://thisisbluprint.bamboohr.co.uk/jobs

*NOTE: Please only apply for the role if you meet the required skills and experience to qualify as applications that do not match will not be considered.