Chief Financial Officer

Requirements

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

SaaS enterprise

IPO readiness, fundraising, compliance, cross-border financial operations, and technology-driven financial management

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Define and implement the company's financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting in alignment with growth goals.
• Drive data-driven decision-making with deep insights into SaaS metrics such as ARR, MRR, CAC, churn, and LTV.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board on capital allocation, growth investments, and risk management.
• Fundraising & Investor Relations
• Lead fundraising efforts through venture capital, private equity, and institutional investors.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with investors, analysts, and financial institutions.
• Drive negotiations and secure financing to fuel expansion into new markets and geographies.
• IPO Readiness & Capital Market Strategy
• Spearhead the company's IPO journey, including regulatory filings, audit readiness, and due diligence.
• Partner with investment bankers, legal teams, and advisors to structure and execute capital market transactions.
• Develop public company-level governance standards, ensuring full transparency and compliance.
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Oversee financial compliance and governance across global jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks.
• Manage tax compliance, internal and external audits, and risk management practices.
• Ensure systems and policies meet the highest standards of legal, financial, and ethical responsibility.
• Cross-Border Financial Management
• Lead multi-jurisdictional financial operations, covering cross-border taxation, transfer pricing, treasury management, and FX risk.
• Align global financial structures to optimize efficiency and compliance across multiple geographies.
• Collaborate with regional teams to support localized business needs while maintaining centralized financial oversight.
• Technology & Financial Systems
• Champion the use of advanced financial technologies, ERP platforms, BI dashboards (e.g., Power BI), and DHCP-enabled systems for secure, scalable financial operations.
• Establish real-time reporting dashboards to provide accurate and timely insights to leadership and investors.
• Continuously improve automation, systems, and financial processes for agility and scalability.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Build, mentor, and lead a world-class finance team capable of supporting the company's global growth ambitions.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and financial literacy across all business functions.
• Inspire collaboration and innovation to drive performance at both strategic and operational levels.
  

Desired Qualifications

• Education: MBA (Finance), Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent advanced finance qualification.
• Experience: Minimum 18+ years in finance leadership roles, preferably in SaaS / technology-driven businesses.
• Proven track record in fundraising, IPO execution, compliance, and cross-border operations.
• Expertise in SaaS financial metrics, valuation models, and investor engagement.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence at the highest levels.