This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Min Experience : 18 years
JobType : full-time
Requirements
We are looking for a dynamic and highly accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team and guide the financial direction of our fast-growing SaaS enterprise . This role will require a seasoned finance executive with deep expertise in IPO readiness, fundraising, compliance, cross-border financial operations, and technology-driven financial management . The CFO will act as a strategic partner to the CEO, the Board, and senior leadership, ensuring the financial health, scalability, and long-term value creation of the company as it expands globally.
Key Responsibilities
1. 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.
2. 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.3. 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.4. 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 .5. 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.6. 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.7. 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.