CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (Transformation & Fundraising)

Our company specializes in creating advanced end-to-end technological solutions, with an emphasis on data processing, using artificial intelligence and machine learning. The key domains we do data analysis are Marketing Data, Macro-Economic Trend Forecasting, Social Media, and other data sources.

CLEDAR is an AI-native enterprise intelligence platform built on an ontology-first architecture, originating from CERN-grade research and developed in collaboration with ETH Zurich. After 132% revenue growth over the last two years, the company is entering a pivotal phase: transitioning to a product-led, subscription model and preparing for its first institutional fundraising

We are seeking a transformation-focused CFO to architect and lead CLEDAR’s institutional fundraising (Series A/B) and subsequently own the company’s financial leadership alongside top-tier VC and growth investors. This is a defining role in shaping capital structure, governance, and long-term value creation — not an execution-only CFO position.

Institutional Fundraising & Capital Strategy

• Design, structure, and lead a complex, multi-instrument institutional fundraising round, working directly with top-tier VC, growth equity, and institutional capital providers
• Co-Lead the end-to-end fundraising process: investment narrative, financial modeling, diligence coordination, term negotiation, and closing
• Act as the primary financial counterpart to institutional investors, ensuring credibility, rigor, and long-term alignment
• Establish a capital strategy that balances growth acceleration, capital efficiency, and long-term shareholder value

Strategic Partnership with CEO & Board

• Serve as a core strategic advisor to the CEO on growth strategy, capital allocation, organizational scaling, and long-term value creation
• Translate the company strategy into a clear financial roadmap aligned with investor expectations and board governance standards
• Lead board-level financial communication, decision support, and institutional reporting

Institutional-Grade Finance Leadership

• Build and lead a best-in-class finance function suitable for a product-led, international enterprise software company
• Implement robust FP&A, forecasting, and reporting frameworks that support subscription economics, unit-level transparency, and scalable decision-making
• Oversee pricing strategy, unit economics, and product profitability as the company transitions toward recurring revenue dominance
• Establish governance, controls, and financial discipline consistent with institutional ownership and future exit optionality
  
  

Investor Relations & Long-Term Positioning

• Own ongoing investor relations with top-tier institutional shareholders post-financing
• Create a disciplined communication cadence with investors, combining financial performance, strategic progress, and risk management
• Position the company for future strategic options, including follow-on growth capital, M&A, or public market readiness

• 15–20+ years of senior financial leadership experience, including substantial tenure as CFO within technology-driven or enterprise software organizations
• Demonstrated success leading institutional fundraising rounds as CFO, with direct responsibility for process design, investor engagement, and execution
• Deep familiarity with top-tier VC and growth equity investors in Europe and the Gulf region, supported by an established, trusted network
• Proven ability to operate credibly with sophisticated boards, institutional shareholders, and external stakeholders
• Track record of scaling finance organizations through periods of rapid growth, business model evolution, and increasing governance complexity
• Strong international background with exposure to European capital markets and cross-border operations

• The opportunity to act as the financial architect of one of Europe’s most ambitious enterprise AI platforms
• Executive-level influence over strategy, capital structure, M&A, and long-term value creation
• A rare mandate to lead both a landmark institutional fundraising and the post-round financial evolution of the company
• Equity participation (ESOP) is aligned with long-term value creation
• Executive compensation with performance-based incentives
  

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to jobs@cledar.com.

Priority will be given to candidates with:

• Track record of successfully executing institutional financings with top-tier investors
• Deep relationships with European top-tier investors
• Experience combining equity, debt, and convertible capital structures
• Availability to start within 8–15 weeks (March–May 2026)