Chief Financial Officer

Why This Role Matters

Financial Strategy and IPO Readiness

• Own and execute the financial roadmap toward a Calo IPO.
• Strengthen profitability levers across markets, including unit economics, cost discipline, and margin improvement.
• Build investor-grade reporting, financial models, and board-level narratives.
• Ensure governance, audit readiness, and internal controls meet public-company standards.
• Lead capital allocation strategy and advise on funding or M&A decisions.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across seven markets.
• Own the P&L at a $200M+ revenue scale with a deep understanding of B2C subscription economics.
• Partner with business unit leaders to turn financial data into actionable insights.
• Build KPI frameworks that drive accountability and performance across geographies.
• Deliver concise financial reporting to the executive team and board.

Finance Operations and Compliance

• Own ERP and financial systems end-to-end for scalability, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax obligations, and statutory requirements across operating markets.
• Oversee treasury management, cash flow planning, and FX risk across seven countries.
• Build and maintain SOPs that create consistency and accountability across geographies.
• Drive automation and AI adoption within finance to improve team efficiency.

People and Stakeholder Leadership

• Lead a team of more than 15 finance professionals across FP&A, business finance, and finance operations.
• Directly lead the Directors responsible for Finance and Finance Operations.
• Develop team members' strategic thinking and functional expertise and recruit two senior finance leaders.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Represent Calo's financial story to the board, investors, auditors, and external partners.

Experience and Qualifications

• Current or recent CFO or Head of Finance experience owning the full finance function.
• Strong B2C experience with subscriptions, customer economics, and consumer scale.
• $200M+ P&L ownership or similar commercial complexity.
• Experience building or scaling ERP, reporting, controls, and compliance systems.
• Experience leading regional teams across the GCC.
• Startup or scale-up leadership experience is required; corporate-only experience is likely insufficient.
• Saudi market exposure and Tadawul listing familiarity are strongly valued but not required.
• IPO or M&A experience is a bonus.

Leadership Approach

Hiring Journey

• The hiring process includes talent acquisition screening, leadership introduction, CEO chemistry check, technical call, board interview, culture-fit interview, and offer stage.