Chief Financial Officer

Soar Software Development Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech startup in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial operations and drive corporate strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investment banking, with at least 14 years of experience and a proven track record in fundraising and capital markets. This role includes overseeing financial planning and risk management, essential for ensuring sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in senior finance roles, with at least 5 years in investment banking or corporate finance.
• Strong experience dealing with Bonds and Sukuk.
• Proven track record in fundraising, transactions, and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, risk management, and capital structure optimization.
• Communicate with investors and investment funds.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial modeling

Risk management

Fundraising

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 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