Chief Financial Officer

Soar Software Development Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech startup is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial operations and drive corporate strategy. The role involves overseeing financial planning, risk management, and capital optimization while leading fundraising initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field, with over 14 years of experience, ideally in investment banking. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to succeed in this pivotal role within the organization.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in senior finance roles, with at least 5 years in investment banking or corporate finance.
• Proven track record in fundraising, transactions, and capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling and valuation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and drive corporate financial strategy.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives.

Skills

Real estate financing

Fundraising operations

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Financial regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics

MBA or CFA preferred

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 sukuk
• 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