Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary International Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and operations across our global business. The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving sustainable growth, ensuring financial integrity, and aligning financial management with the company's international expansion goals.

While experience is valued, we will also consider candidates with less experience who show strong potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the global financial strategy aligned with the company's mission and long-term objectives
• Advise the CEO, executive team, and Board on financial performance, risk management, and growth opportunities
• Support international expansion, mergers & acquisitions, and capital-raising activities.

Financial Management & Planning

• Oversee global budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Ensure accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting in compliance with international accounting standards
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support business operations worldwide

Governance & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, compliance frameworks, and audit processes across multiple jurisdictions
• Identify financial and operational risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Ensure compliance with local tax, regulatory, and legal requirements in all operating regions

Operational Excellence

• Lead and mentor international finance teams, building high-performing, cross-border finance functions
• Implement modern financial systems, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability
• Partner with business units and regional leaders to optimize performance and profitability

Investor & Stakeholder Relations

• Manage relationships with investors, banks, auditors, regulators, and external partners
• Support fundraising, investor reporting, and corporate governance requirements
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Ideally proven experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior financial executive ideally in a start up environment
• Strong expertise in corporate finance, capital markets, international tax, and cross-border regulations
• Solid track record of managing multi-country financial operations, preferably in energy, technology, manufacturing
• Experience with M&A, fundraising, and investor relations
• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration
• Familiar with common financial software such as SAP
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• English fluent is a must, other languages a plus
• This role requires an international landscape candidate who is flexible and excited about extensive travel opportunities and working across various cultures
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural, and dynamic environment

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the global financial future of the company
• Competitive executive compensation package, including performance-based incentives
• International exposure and leadership in a mission-driven, growth-focused environment

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