Chief Financial Officer (CFO) — Founding Role (Equity-Based)
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💼 Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) — Founding Role (Equity\-Based) Location: Remote / Riyadh HQ Alignment Company: Get Started Reporting to: CEO Compensation: Equity Only (No Salary at This Stage) Engagement Type: Founding Leadership Role About Get Started Get Started is a global company focused on building, scaling, and operating high\-impact businesse
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💼 Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) — Founding Role (Equity-Based)
Company: Get Started
Reporting to: CEO
About Get Started
Get Started is a global company focused on building, scaling, and operating high-impact businesses across multiple sectors.
We operate with a centralized HQ in Riyadh and a distributed global execution model, designed for rapid expansion and disciplined growth.
We are now appointing a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to architect and lead the financial foundation of the company at a group level.
Role Mandate
This is not a traditional CFO role.
This is a builder role — requiring strategic finance leadership, capital structuring expertise, and hands-on execution across a global organization.
You will design the financial engine that supports expansion, investor confidence, and disciplined capital allocation.
1. Financial Strategy & Architecture
Build and lead the overall financial strategy of the company
Design scalable financial models aligned with long-term growth
Define capital allocation frameworks across all operations
2. Fundraising & Investor Relations
Lead fundraising strategy (equity, structured finance, partnerships)
Build and manage relationships with global investors and capital partners
Develop investor materials, financial narratives, and data rooms
3. Financial Operations & Governance
Establish financial systems, reporting standards, and internal controls
Ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
4. Business Financial Leadership
Design pricing strategies, revenue models, and unit economics
Drive financial discipline across all business lines
Support leadership in achieving sustainable growth and profitability
5. Risk Management & Compliance
Implement financial risk frameworks across the organization
Oversee tax structuring, regulatory alignment, and audit readiness
Ensure financial integrity and governance standards
6. Strategic Growth Enablement
Act as a key partner to the CEO in strategic decisions
Evaluate expansion opportunities, partnerships, and investments
Support global scaling strategy across markets
Ideal Profile
Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader in high-growth environments
Strong track record in fundraising and investor relations
Deep understanding of global financial structures and scaling operations
Experience
in SaaS, fintech, or platform-based models is a strong advantage
Ability to operate in ambiguity and build from zero
Strategic mindset with strong execution capability
What This Role Offers
Meaningful equity ownership in a global company
Direct impact on shaping financial strategy at scale
Exposure to international markets and expansion strategy
Long-term wealth creation aligned with company success
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