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Strategic Finance Manager

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2-5 years experience
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Manage annual operating budgets, rolling cash flow forecasts, and KPI dashboards for GMV and contribution margins. Provide strategic modeling for new initiatives and prepare reporting materials for investors and the board.

Role: Strategic Finance Manager  

Location: Remote 

Work Week: Sunday – Thursday

Work Timings: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Saudi Arabian Time Zone)

 

About Us
Soum is on a mission to revolutionize e-commerce in the MENA region and beyond by building the most convenient and trustworthy re-commerce marketplace in the region. We're reshaping how C2C marketplaces operate, making buying and selling second-hand products seamless and reliable. Since our launch in July 2021, Soum has become one of the fastest-growing startups in the region, achieving rapid expansion in both our team and product offerings. In recognition of our impact and growth, we were proudly named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Startups in Saudi Arabia for 2024. 

 

 

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Role & Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

  • Build and maintain Soum’s annual operating budget and rolling 13-week cash flow forecast, updated weekly.

KPI Ownership & Reporting

  • Own KPI dashboards covering GMV, take rate, contribution margin, CAC, and payback period.

  • Publish weekly metrics with clear commentary.

Budgeting & Spend Management

  • Conduct monthly spend reviews across departments.

  • Identify budget variances and provide root-cause analysis.

Strategic Finance & Modeling

  • Model unit economics for new initiatives, pricing, and expansion opportunities.

  • Use AI tools for scenario analysis and present recommendations to the CFO.

Investor & Board Reporting

  • Prepare investor updates, board materials, and management presentations.

  • Maintain fundraising models with scenario and sensitivity analysis.

  • Support financing data room preparation.

Operational Finance & Leadership

  • Respond to ad hoc finance requests from the CFO and board.

  • Manage the Finance Analyst for reporting and dashboard maintenance.

  • Improve efficiency by reducing manual reporting through automation and tools.


Requirements:
  • Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities.

  • Experience building dashboards and analyzing business KPIs.

  • Strong understanding of startup finance, budgeting, cash flow management, and operational metrics.

  • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup environment.

  • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently.

  • Experience using automation, AI tools, or workflow optimization solutions is highly preferred.


Experience:
  • 3–5 years of experience in Strategic Finance, FP&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Consulting, or startup finance.

  • Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and business performance analysis.

  • Startup, marketplace, fintech, or e-commerce experience is preferred.


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