Finance Director EMEA

Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, customer experience (CX) and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients.

Blend has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies and currently have offices in Edinburgh, the Netherlands, the US, Uruguay and India.

Blend is in search of a Finance Director EMEA to drive our continued growth and expansion.

As the Finance Director, you will join the management team of our EMEA region, overseeing a hybrid finance team. With an aptitude for identifying talent, you will foster the development of your team members. Serving as an advisor to management, you will prioritize both the broader business interests and the financial well-being of stakeholders. Additionally, you will facilitate the organic and inorganic growth of our ambitious company as a financial partner to management.

Your role will play a pivotal part in the ongoing professionalisation of our EMEA organisation. You will establish financial controls and ensure precise financial administration, striving for structured financial processes and a high-quality finance function. Proactively identifying organisational information needs, you will act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders. It remains a highly practical role, requiring you to be unhesitant about personally engaging in hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide periodic reporting to the US, including P&L, balance sheet, forecasts.
• Lead integration and consolidation efforts for new entities.
• Develop and manage project administration and timekeeping processes.
• Identify and assess financial risks and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct due diligence investigations.
• Establish and file statutory financial statements. 
• Responsible for billing and collection.
• Establish transfer pricing mechanisms.

As an individual, you are approachable, entrepreneurial, objective and passionate about your work. You thrive in an organisational culture characterized by a scale-up mentality. You possess the ability to identify and address issues proactively, bringing structure to the organisation while being hands-on. Your agility allows you to adapt quickly and anticipate challenges effectively.

• Completed financial-economic education with a bachelor's or master's degree.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within an international setting.
• Proficiency in setting up AO/IC, conducting due diligence investigations, and managing transfer pricing.
• Familiarity financial applications; experience with automation packages, preferably Netsuite.
• Strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
• Knowledge of US GAAP is advantageous.
• Willingness to work in the office when required.

What we offer

You will operate in a dynamic, innovative, and informal work environment within growing consultancy organisation. You will be a member of the EMEA management team with ample opportunities for professional development and entrepreneurship.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses, stock options, a mobility budget, 28 days of annual leave, and a pension scheme.