Michael-John Blignaut Email & Phone Number

Espoo, Fi

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

At the forefront of Puro.earth's financial strategy, my focus is on budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and reporting to not only drive revenue growth, but to also embody our commitment to climate action. My efforts in financial planning and analysis contributed to a 30% revenue increase in 2023 and a further 274% year-to-date growth as of July 2024.

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Cultivating insight into ESG data (including GHG emissions) to steer alignment with Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements and net zero strategic goals in collaboration with key stakeholders. Overhaul of the ESG data process design, while providing stewardship over the deliverables.

Helsinki Area, Finland

Trusted advisor as a finance business partner, setting key performance targets in collaboration with C-suite and country leadership, forecasting, modelling and management reporting to drive business performance management in line with corporate strategy.

Helsinki Area, Finland

European client liaison and consultant

London, United Kingdom

Controlling group transactional data and reporting to ensure operational compliance to the highest standard in housing. Project management of finance process transformation. Line management of the rents team with focus on collaborative problem-solving. Designed and managed the automation of the annual client rents reporting process.

London, United Kingdom

Business partnering, budgeting, reporting and presentation to C-suite stakeholders. Modelling to forecast the long-term business viability of the PLS department.During this time both Network Homes and the PLS department achieved its highest recorded turnover in history.

Covent Garden, London

Overseeing the group’s accounts to ensure sites function within targets.Line management of payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable teams.

London, Uk

My sales support training and contributions to process and CRM system improvements contributed to PaymentSense growing from a small startup to the #1 merchant services ISO in the UK 2012.

Client serving, wealth creation and protection advisor. Old Mutual PFA team of the year 2010 member

Driving Business Towards The Sustainable Development Goals

Masters Degree, Business/Commerce, General, 2.1

Cima Professional Qualification, Management Accounting

Principles Of Sustainable Finance

Interplay between UN Sustainable Development Goals and finance as a driver of change.

Bachelors Degree, Managerial Sciences

Certificate In Business Accounting, Management Accountanting

Honours Degree