CFO

1. Purpose of the Role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the financial strategy of the group across its global operations. This includes managing multi-entity financial operations optimizing SaaS/PaaS business models ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting strategic decisions through robust financial planning and analysis. The role requires deep coordination with internal stakeholders and alignment with the group s innovation-driven mission.

2. Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead group-wide financial planning analysis budgeting and forecasting across advisory SaaS and educational streams.
  
• Provide financial insight and direction to the Partner group and COO for decision-making investments and strategic expansion.
  
• Develop scalable financial frameworks aligned with the organization s growth and regional presence.
  

Financial Operations and Management

• Oversee financial operations including accounting cash management and reporting across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities.
  
• Manage financial systems controls and processes that ensure accuracy transparency and compliance.
  
• Lead cross-border treasury management intercompany reconciliation and working capital optimization.
  

SaaS / PaaS Financial Governance

• Define pricing strategies revenue models and cost tracking specific to SaaS/PaaS product offerings.
  
• Monitor and report on key metrics such as ARR CAC LTV churn and profitability by product and geography.
  
• Collaborate with the Head of Product and other relevant teams to support commercialization efforts.
  

Regulatory Audit and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations financial reporting standards and legal requirements across operating regions.
  
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure risk controls are implemented and followed.
  
• Support financial aspects of public tenders procurement processes and partnership agreements.
  

Team Leadership and Coordination

• Build and manage a high-performing regionally distributed finance team.
  
• Create clear governance structures and financial responsibilities across teams and offices.
  
• Work closely with the COO and Head of Product to ensure alignment across finance operations and product development.
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Present financial performance forecasts and strategic plans to Group Partners.
  
• Support funding efforts investor relations and stakeholder communications with timely accurate financial data.
  
• Provide inputs on socio-economic impact metrics and performance indicators tied to the group s mission.
  
• Occasional travel required for strategic meetings audits or partnership engagements.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Finance Accounting or a related field (MBA CPA or ACCA preferred).
  
• Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience in finance roles preferably in consulting SaaS or policy-driven organizations.
  
• Proven experience leading or supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) including financial due diligence valuation and integration planning.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial operations across multiple regions and legal frameworks.
  
• Experience in product-based revenue models including SaaS economics and government procurement.
  
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.