Job Description
Title - Chief Financial Officer
Looking for - Extensive consultancy experience needed
About Agile Solutions
Agile Solutions GB Ltd is focused on deriving true value from its customers data. We help our customers manage, monetise, leverage and make better use of their data. We provide advice, support and delivery services across various industry sectors covering a multitude of areas, ranging from Data Strategy, Governance and Security to Data Platform Modernisation, Cloud and Customer Intelligence. We do everything with a view to creating tangible business benefits for our customers. To achieve these benefits our Agile Information Management framework allows us to measure how we are performing and ensures we deliver the value that our customers deserve.
Summary
As the CFO, you will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for the overall management of the company’s financial health. You will work closely with the CEO and other senior leadership to drive financial strategy, provide insights on growth opportunities, and ensure the company’s financial stability as we expand. This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role where the CFO will need to oversee all financial operations, from accounting and budgeting to financial planning and investor relations
Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Planning:
* Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s short-term and long-term growth objectives.
* Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning process to ensure alignment with business goals.
* Identify opportunities to optimize revenue streams, control costs, and improve profitability
Financial Operations:
* Oversee all financial functions, including accounting, reporting, cash flow management, payroll, and procurement.
* Manage day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with statutory regulations, and efficient systems and processes.
* Ensure robust financial controls are in place and mitigate risk through proper governance and compliance procedures.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
* Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and the senior leadership team on all financial matters.
* Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with heads of departments to align financial goals with operational priorities.
Investor Relations & Fundraising:
* Support potential fundraising activities, manage relationships with investors and financial institutions, and lead financial due diligence for any M&A or investment opportunities.
* Provide financial insights and performance updates to the board of directors and investors.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
* Leverage financial data and KPIs to inform business decisions, identify growth opportunities, and advise on pricing, cost management, and resource allocation.
* Monitor and report on key financial metrics, including revenue, profit margins, cash flow, and working capital.
Risk Management & Compliance:
* Oversee risk management processes, including insurance coverage, contractual risk, and compliance with local and international financial regulations.
* Ensure tax optimization strategies and oversee the timely filing of tax returns and audits.
Requirements
* Experienced ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant.
* Proven experience in senior finance roles, ideally within a consultancy, technology, or digital agency environment.
* Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning.
* Excellent knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and compliance.
* Experience in managing finance in a growing organization and navigating the challenges of scaling.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a small finance team.
* Prior experience in investor relations, fundraising, or M&A activity is a plus.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Agile Solutions, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters creativity. We actively promote diversity and inclusion through our hiring practices, employee development initiatives, and company culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or background.
Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.