Walker Phillip, a recruitment firm specialising in asset management and private equity, is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer for a privately backed, AI-native company operating in a major global market.
The opportunity is designed for an experienced finance executive who can work closely with a highly successful CEO with a track record of building and selling significant businesses.
The company is scaling internationally and is positioning itself for a potential significant liquidity event.
The successful candidate will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, combining financial leadership, commercial judgement, capital allocation, equity fundraising and investor relations.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an executive who has previously operated in venture-backed, business-to-consumer (B2C) environments.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Strategic Financial Leadership
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Act as a strategic financial partner and adviser to the Chief Executive Officer.
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Support capital allocation and strategic financial decision-making.
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Lead financial scenario planning.
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Help shape the company's financial strategy as it expands internationally.
2. Equity Fundraising and Investor Relations
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Lead equity fundraising activities.
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Build and maintain institutional-grade investor relations.
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Support investor engagement and capital-raising processes.
3. Global Financial Management
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Lead the company's global finance function.
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Establish and maintain weekly rolling financial forecasts.
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Provide financial information and analysis to support executive decision-making.
4. Business Scaling and Commercial Strategy
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Partner with executive leadership to support the scaling of the AI-native business.
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Contribute financial leadership appropriate to a rapidly developing international technology business.
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Support the company's financial readiness for a potential future liquidity event.
Qualifications and Experience
Executive Finance Experience
Applicants should have:
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Proven experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Finance Director (FD).
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Previous experience in a venture-backed B2C business.
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Meaningful startup experience, which is expressly required in the advertisement.
Commercial and Financial Expertise
The position calls for demonstrated capabilities in:
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Strategic financial leadership.
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Capital allocation.
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Financial scenario planning.
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Equity fundraising.
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Institutional investor relations.
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Global financial management.
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Rolling financial forecasts.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Walker Phillip is seeking a proven executive with the ambition and experience to help build a significant international business.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, AI-native organisation and contributing directly to executive strategy, fundraising and business growth.
The recruitment advertisement does not specify mandatory academic degrees, professional accounting certifications or a minimum number of years of experience.
Location and Work Arrangement
Preferred Location: Cape Town, South Africa.
Candidates based in London, elsewhere in Europe or on the US East Coast may also be considered.
The original advertisement does not specify whether remote working, hybrid working, international relocation or visa sponsorship is available.
Applicants based outside the stated locations should confirm their eligibility directly with the recruiter.
Executive Compensation
The employer is offering:
C-suite Compensation Package + Equity Participation
Specific salary figures, equity percentages, vesting conditions and additional benefits have not been disclosed.
The possibility of a significant future liquidity event is an opportunity described in the advertisement, not a guaranteed financial outcome.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified senior finance executives should contact Walker Phillip.
Recruitment Contact: Janet Labberte
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Application Deadline: Not Specified
Candidates should highlight their CFO or Finance Director experience, venture-backed B2C exposure, fundraising achievements and international financial leadership experience.
Important Application Information
This vacancy is advertised by Walker Phillip on behalf of a confidential client.
The hiring company's identity, complete employment terms and current recruitment status should be confirmed with the recruiter.
Candidates should not assume that the position provides relocation or immigration sponsorship.
