Fractional CFO - Equity Only

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EQUITYONLY ROLE AND THE INTERVIEWS WILL COMMENCE IN FEBRUARY 2025.

StealthMode StartUp Client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy planning and operations of a potentially fastgrowing web and mobile platform. This role will be instrumental in financial forecasting capital raising risk management and ensuring financial compliance as the company scales globally.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial operations in techdriven startups experience with fundraising and investor relations and a proven ability to manage financial risk and longterm sustainability.

To apply please provide a CV your compensation requirements (including salary expectations for when funding is secured) and a cover letter/note that explains why you are interested and how you meet the requirements. Please note that submissions received without all the requested information will be automatically disqualified and rejected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the companys growth objectives and longterm vision.
• Oversee budget preparation financial forecasting and cost management processes to ensure fiscal discipline.
• Lead fundraising efforts including equity financing venture capital engagement and strategic partnerships.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investors providing financial insights updates and performance reports.
• Monitor and optimize cash flow management practices to ensure operational liquidity and financial health.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks ensuring robust internal controls and compliance with financial regulations.
• Prepare and present financial statements performance reports and KPI dashboards to the executive team and board members.
• Implement costsaving initiatives while balancing growth investments and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws financial regulations and corporate governance standards in all operating regions.
• Work closely with other teams to align financial goals with business strategies.
• Build and mentor a finance team fostering a culture of accountability accuracy and financial excellence.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to assess potential growth trajectories and market challenges.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in senior finance leadership roles preferably in a tech SaaS or digital platform startup.
• Excellent command of the English Language in all forms.
• Previous startup experience would be an advantage.
• A degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related fields.
• Professional certifications such as CPA CFA or ACCA are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in fundraising investor relations and managing capital markets strategies.
• Strong expertise in financial forecasting modelling and longterm strategic planning.
• Proficiency with financial management tools (e.g. QuickBooks NetSuite Xero).
• Deep understanding of international financial compliance and reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial strategies to nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build mentor and lead highperforming finance teams.
• Comfortable working in a fastpaced startup environment with changing priorities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A strategic financial leader with a passion for building sustainable and scalable financial operations.
• Skilled in balancing financial discipline with strategic growth investments.
• Proactive in identifying financial risks and opportunities.
• A clear communicator capable of building trust with investors and stakeholders.
• Adaptable to evolving business environments and capable of making critical decisions under pressure.
• Passionate about driving financial transparency and accountability across the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

Equityonly at present to transition to a salaried fulltime permanent position when funding is secured.

Remote and flexible working arrangements the opportunity to be part of something potentially epic with potential opportunities for global travel and access to industry conferences and workshops in due course.