Part-Time CFO (Saudi National) – Molecular Biology Startup, KAUST

Haven Scientific; Thuwal; Hybrid; SAR 100,000 - 234,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retainer

Equity participation

Job summary

Haven Scientific in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced part-time CFO to own cash visibility and fundraising readiness. The role is 10–15 hours per week with mostly remote work and one onsite day each week.

Initial 3-month engagement with potential extension based on results. You will build a rolling 12-month cash forecast, lead cash planning with the CEO, prepare financial models for investors, and produce monthly management reports with external accountants.

Qualifications

• Experience as CFO or senior finance lead in startups with fundraising exposure.
• Strong financial modeling and cash management skills.
• Experience with KSA compliance (ZATCA, GOSI).
• Biotech, healthcare, or capital-intensive experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a rolling 12-month cash forecast and runway model.
• Lead cash planning and prioritization with the CEO.
• Prepare the financial model and finance materials for investors.
• Produce a monthly management report, working with external accountants.

Skills

CFO / senior finance lead experience

Financial modeling

Cash management

KSA compliance (ZATCA, GOSI)

Job description

We are a 20-person molecular biology company preparing for a pre-Series A raise. We are looking for an experienced part-time CFO to owner cash visibility and fundraising readiness.

Scope: 10–15 hours/week, mostly remote, one onsite day weekly. Initial 3-month engagement, with extension based on results.

You will:

Build and maintain a rolling 12-month cash forecast and runway model

Lead cash planning and prioritization with the CEO

Prepare the financial model and finance materials for investors

Produce a monthly management report, working with our external accountants

You have:

• Experience as CFO or senior finance lead in startups, with a fundraising role
• Strong financial modeling and cash management skills
• Experience with KSA compliance (ZATCA, GOSI)
• Biotech, healthcare, or capital-intensive experience is a plus

We offer:

a competitive retainer, equity participation (subject to vesting and final terms), and a high-impact role in an early-stage company.