Chief Financial Officer

Shou; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the digital economy seeks a fractional CFO to guide the financial future and raise capital from global investors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in investment relations and financial strategy, with the ability to navigate complex global markets. This role offers competitive compensation, equity, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in raising capital from global investors, especially in the US, Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
• Successful track record of closing deals in relevant markets.
• Ability to lead a dynamic finance team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute capital-raising strategies to secure funding.
• Cultivate relationships with global investors.
• Collaborate on financial strategy aligned with growth objectives.

Skills

Proven experience in raising capital

Extensive network of trusted relationships

Strong financial acumen

Exceptional communication skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Our CFO Advisory team is urgently looking to hire a fractional CFO to support our Technology client, 3-5 Days a week.

Our client is a rapidly scaling early-stage Technology business at the forefront of transforming the global digital economy. We are looking to appoint a strong and experienced CFO to guide them through a time of immense change, growth and opportunity. The successful candidate will have a mandate to prepare the finance organisation for future global expansion, starting from the critical fundraising stage to global expansion within the next 12 months.

Job Description: As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our client. You will have significant responsibilities to support the capital raise from global investors, with a focus on the US, Middle East, Europe, and Asia. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of raising capital and trusted relationships with leading investors in these markets.

The successful candidate selected for this role must present evidence of the following:

Responsibilities

• Ability to develop and execute comprehensive capital-raising strategies to secure multi-million funding targets.
• Cultivate and leverage trusted relationships with global investors, including US, Middle East, Europe, and Asia, to secure investments.
• Investor Relations:
  • Maintain and nurture existing investor relationships while actively seeking new strategic partners.
  • Communicate the company's financial performance, strategy, and vision to investors effectively.
• Financial Strategy:
  • Collaborate with the executive team to refine and execute the financial strategy aligned with future growth objectives.
  • Provide financial insights and guidance to support decision-making.
• Ensure financial compliance with regulatory requirements in multiple global markets.
• Oversee financial reporting and transparency for investors and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with our business model and expansion plans.
• Implement risk management practices to safeguard the company's financial stability.
• Strategic Partnerships:
  • Seek out and assess strategic partnerships that can enhance the company's value proposition and accelerate growth.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience in raising capital from global investors, with a focus on the US, Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Successful track record of closing deals in these markets.
• Network: Extensive network of trusted relationships with leading investors in the specified regions.
• Financial Expertise: Strong financial acumen, including financial strategy development, governance, and risk management.
• Leadership: Ability to lead a dynamic finance team and contribute to overall company leadership.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Strategic Thinking: A strategic mindset with the ability to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Blockchain and AI: Familiarity with blockchain and AI technologies is a plus but not mandatory.

Location: Hybrid, Global

Compensation: Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package commensurate with experience.

If you are a visionary and strategic-minded CFO with a strong track record of raising capital and fostering global investor relationships, and you are ready to be part of a transformative journey in the digital economy, we invite you to join our team. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and approach to fundraising in the Technology, blockchain and AI industry.

Required Skills:

Strategic Partnerships Financial Performance Strategic Thinking Resume Transparency Capital Regulatory Requirements Funding Presentation Skills Deals Decision-Making Investments Partnerships Financial Reporting Salary Compensation Risk Management Strategy Finance Leadership Business Communication Management