Chief Financial Officer

**Job Description: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)**

**Position Overview**:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team, driving financial strategy, planning, and management to support the company’s growth and long-term objectives. This role will oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, treasury, budgeting, financial reporting, and team development, while fostering relationships with investors, financial institutions, and key stakeholders.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Strategy, Planning & Management**
- Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to the senior executive leadership team.
- Assess and evaluate financial performance concerning the organization’s long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support the company’s short-term and long-term growth initiatives.
- Identify, acquire, and implement advanced systems and software to deliver critical financial and operational insights.
- Collaborate and engage with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to align financial objectives with business strategies.
- Establish and monitor annual financial objectives to drive growth and expansion plans.
- Select, engage, and manage relationships with consultants, auditors, and investors.
- Participate in pivotal decision-making related to strategic initiatives and operational models.
- Implement robust policies, procedures, and processes to enhance efficiency and governance.

**2. Financial Management**
- Lead cash flow planning to ensure sufficient funds are available for operations and growth.
- Oversee the management of cash, investments, and other financial assets.
- Cultivate and maintain strong banking and strategic relationships with vendors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Leverage forward-looking financial models and activity-based analyses to support decision-making and budgeting.
- Engage with investors to secure funding for strategic growth and expansion initiatives.

**3. Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting**
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive monthly financial budgeting reports.
- Analyze financial results and provide actionable recommendations to the leadership team.
- Develop and manage monthly operating budgets and the annual corporate budget.
- Lead financial planning and analysis efforts to support the organization’s strategic goals.

**4. Financial Operations, Treasury & FX**
- Ensure the company has adequate financial resources to support its operations while adhering to sound financial management practices.
- Manage daily cash operations, including cash flow monitoring and reporting.
- Oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) department, approve large payables, sign checks, and authorize major wire transfers.

**5. Accounting, General Ledger, & Financial Reporting**
- Supervise the accounting function to ensure seamless operation of all financial systems, databases, and software.
- Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial and management reporting.
- Oversee preparation and communication of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements.
- Manage the month-end close process and continuously optimize procedures for efficiency.
- Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and manage all aspects of audit preparation and support.

**6. Financial Relations and Policies**
- Develop and maintain comprehensive short
- and long-term financial plans, projections, and budgets.
- Represent the organization in dealings with financial partners, institutions, public auditors, and regulatory officials.
- Lead and administer all banking and financial institution relationships.
- Build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders, including legal and advisory teams.

**7. Tax & Contracts**
- Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position while minimizing risk exposure.
- Approve all significant agreements involving financial obligations, including commercial contracts, IT assets, and service commitments.

**8. Coaching & Team Development**
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team capable of delivering strategic business insights and supporting decision-making.
- Develop and implement training and development plans for finance team members to enhance skills and performance.
- Ensure the finance organization is structured to support the company’s growth ambitions effectively.

**Qualifications**:

- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Engineering or other highly quantitative field.
- MBA degree from a top business school with a concentration in Finance or similar field.
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in senior financial leadership roles, including at least 3 years in senior venture capital roles.
- Proven track record of strategic financial planning, operational management, an