Chief Financial Officer - SaaS & IOT

Job Summary:

A dynamic and growth-focused SaaS and IoT organization is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team.

The company operates across software services, hardware manufacturing, and international exports.

The CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the financial strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing operations, and enabling sustainable, profitable growth.

This role requires a sharp financial strategist with a deep understanding of SaaS economics, hardware exports, and global business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Leadership

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning for both SaaS and hardware divisions.

- Monitor financial performance across subscription revenue, hardware sales, and exports.

- Advise the CEO and executive leadership on financial insights, risks, and growth opportunities.

Financial Operations & Compliance

- Ensure full compliance with domestic and international accounting standards, taxation, and trade laws.

- Strengthen financial systems and implement controls to scale with global expansion.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

- Lead equity and debt fundraising initiatives to support business expansion and R&D investments.

- Represent the financial health and strategy of the company to shareholders and the board.

Cross-functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure cost efficiency in manufacturing and logistics.

- Partner with Legal and Compliance to address risks related to SaaS contracts, international trade, and data regulations.

Risk Management & Global Expansion

- Provide financial oversight for international expansion efforts, including subsidiaries, JVs, and local partnerships.

- Support feasibility assessments and financial planning for new product launches in emerging markets.

Team Leadership & Development

- Mentor team members to support career growth and alignment with company objectives.

Qualifications:

- MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

- CPA, CA, or CFA qualification is a strong advantage.

- Minimum 10 years of experience in financial leadership roles, ideally in SaaS, technology, or manufacturing sectors.

- Deep understanding of SaaS revenue models and hardware production/export dynamics.

- Experience in fundraising, investor communication, and capital allocation.

- Familiarity with global tax regimes, export compliance, and financial regulations.

- Strong command over financial tools, ERP systems, and data analytics for decision-making.

- Excellent leadership, stakeholder communication, and strategic thinking abilities.

Key Competencies:

- SaaS and hardware business understanding.

- Global compliance and regulatory knowledge.

- Investor and stakeholder management.

- Cross-functional collaboration.

- Team development and leadership.