Chief Financial Officer

Soar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech startup is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial operations and corporate strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 14 years of experience in finance, particularly in investment banking and fundraising. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial planning and risk management, along with optimizing capital allocation. The role requires strong leadership and deep knowledge of financial regulations. This position is essential for driving the company's growth and ensuring sustainable financial strategies.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in senior finance roles.
• At least 5 years in investment banking or corporate finance.
• Proven track record in fundraising and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and corporate financial strategy.
• Oversee financial planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company goals.

Skills

Real estate financing

Fundraising operations

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Valuation techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA or CFA

Job description

About us

Soar is a global fintech startup that specializes in financing and investment. Currently headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Soar is growing throughout the region with a mission to help people achieve their financial goals with innovative financial and property investment solutions and tools through its multi-purpose platform, designed to offer a simple and seamless user experience.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a strong background in investment banking/real estate financing to lead our financial operations, drive corporate financial strategy, and ensure sustainable growth. The CFO will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, risk management, capital structure optimization, and regulatory compliance, while also playing a critical role in fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations.

Responsibilities

• Strong experience in real estate financing
• Strong Experience in leading fundraising operations (debt/equity) and communicating with investors and investment funds
• Excellent experience in raising funds through debt by launching funds and issuing bonds/sukuk.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making.
• Optimize capital allocation, investment strategies, and cost efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred).
• 14+ years of experience in senior finance roles, with at least 5 years in investment banking or corporate finance.
• Strong experience working in mortgage loans and building a strong portfolio.
• Strong experience dealing with Bonds and Sekouk.
• Proven track record in fundraising, transactions, and capital markets.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, risk management, and strategic planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Knowledge of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and investment analysis.
• Familiarity with global financial markets and emerging trends in investment banking.

Preferred Skills

• Arabic language skills