CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Job description / Role

Robert Half is working on an exclusive basis Technology business which is in growth mode.

The Role

- As the CFO, you will be at the helm of our financial operations, providing strategic financial direction and leadership. You will be a critical member of the executive team and will closely interact with the CEO and the Board of Directors to drive financial strategies and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial planning and analysis, commercial financial management, fundraising, forecasting, P&L management, and stakeholder engagement in high-growth SaaS or technology environments.
- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's business goals. Manage cash flow, analyzing financial data, and creating long-term financial plans to support the startup's growth.
- Advise the CEO and executive team on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, and policy matters
- Lead the FP&A function to provide insights and strategic recommendations to the executive team. - Responsible for financial forecasting, Presentation creation as well as reporting. Oversee the preparation of financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis
- Oversee the overall financial health of the company ensuring the achievement of profitability targets.
- Implement robust financial controls and improve profitability through operational efficiencies. Board, Shareholders, Fundraising and M&A
- Drive fundraising efforts including equity and debt financing to support growth initiatives. This includes creating business models and long-term forecasting.
- Maintain and build relationships with venture capitalists, private equity, and other investment partners.
- Prepare detailed financial analysis, projections, and risk assessments for board review and for other committees as required by existing shareholders and board members
- Present financial reports and strategic initiatives to the Board of Directors.
- Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders including investors, banks, auditors, and regulatory entities.
- Communicate financial performance and vision with internal teams to align operational activities
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to support revenue growth and optimize pricing models.
- Analyze customer and market trends to drive financial performance.
- Analyse margin and make optimization recommendations.

- The ideal candidate would have gone through M&A processes and is familiar with due-diligence processes.
- Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders including investors, banks, auditors, and regulatory entities.
- Communicate financial performance and vision with internal teams to align operational activities. Commercial Financial Management
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to support revenue growth and optimize pricing models.
- Analyze customer and market trends to drive financial performance. - Analyse margin and make optimization recommendations.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- CPA qualified (must have) as well IFRS qualifications/experience.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience ideally in a high-growth SaaS or tech/product company.
- Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, P&L management, and commercial finance.
- History of successfully raising capital and managing investor relations.
- Exceptional analytical skills and ability to translate complex financial data into actionable strategies.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to boards and senior stakeholders.
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Salary and Benefits
- Market Rate, plus company benefits
- Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

About the Company

Founded in 1948, Robert Half has a long history of connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled jobseekers. Bolstered by the strength of our brand, our people, our technology and our professional business model, we find meaningful and exciting employment for the people we place and provide clients access to the specialised talent they need to help grow their businesses.