Strategic Financial Director for Global Tech Firm

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ably Full time

At Ably, we're building the infrastructure and technology that will power and shape the future of the internet. As our new Finance Director, you'll play a key role in formulating, developing and delivering our financial strategy.

About this Role

You'll be responsible for the company's financial vision and direction, with an emphasis on scalability, operational efficiency and growing long-term shareholder value. You'll provide financial and operational expertise to all teams across the business, lead and manage our Finance department, and partner closely with other leaders and managers to ensure compliance and drive business results.

Main Responsibilities
  • Create and execute financial strategies that drive success, providing insights and guidance on the long-term financial implications of business decisions.
  • Oversee Ably's ongoing financial health, working to maximize profitability and efficiency, and supporting effective decision-making with variance analysis and scenario planning.
  • Lead a high-performing Finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and improvement and ensuring we have the processes, systems and capabilities to provide accurate and timely financial information.
  • Provide legal and commercial insight and expertise, playing a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of our revenue and marketing operations, and striving to increase efficiency across the business, identifying risk and opportunities and providing insight at both a company and team level.
About You

We're looking for someone with significant previous experience in financial management at a technology-focussed software or infrastructure business, with a deep understanding of subscription and usage-based revenue models, SaaS metrics and revenue recognition.

Your Skills and Qualifications
  • A proven track record of managing and optimizing AWS spend, with the ability to analyze costs, identify efficiencies, and implement cost-saving strategies.
  • Hands-on and material experience with M&A and/or VC fundraising across all stages of the process, and the ability to lead this process.
  • Expertise in FP&A processes, with proficiency in financial modeling to budget and forecast revenue, expenses and cash flow, variance analysis, and scenario planning.
  • A proven ability to drive operational efficiency through data-driven insights and process improvements, including leveraging BI tools and other software and technology solutions deployed across the business.
About Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • A competitive salary of £120,000 per annum.
  • A remote-first and flexible work environment, with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from around the world.
  • An enhanced holiday allowance of 28 days per year, plus a day off to enjoy your birthday.
  • An enhanced parental leave package, allowing you to take time to care for your new family member.
  • A home workstation budget of £500, plus £150 per annum, to help you set up your home office.
  • A personal learning and development budget of £1000 annually, plus 5% L&D time during working hours.
  • Private healthcare with BUPA, medical cash plan, mental wellbeing coaching and counselling, life assurance and income protection, and access to Tech & Cycle to Work schemes.
  • A fully-paid one-month sabbatical after five years with Ably.

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