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Job Descrption

AlGooru is hunting for the next generation of Finance talents!

We're looking for a Head of Strategic Finance - MENA

About The Job

Who Are We

AlGooru is a Saudi-based learning platform that offers 1-on-1 private tutoring services in a variety of academic and recreational subjects. It is the first licensed private tutoring platform in Saudi Arabia, approved by the National e-Learning Center (NELC). AlGooru provides tailored educational support to students, and it's backed by several renowned investors including Constructor Capital, Techstars, Plug & Play, Raz Group, RZM Investment, and prestigious institutions like KAUST, Hub71, and MiSK.

A Fun Fact about AlGooru is that its name derives from "Guru," a Sanskrit word meaning a mentor, guide, expert, or master.

The Role Highlights

Main Responsibilities:
• Establish strategies to achieve +70% gross margins during FY'25
• Support founders in closing Series A round by H1'25 (lead sourcing, presentations, negotiations, DD)
• Initiate... strategies to double our CAC:LTV by H1'25 and triple it by EOH2'25

A Day In Your Life

This role requires working closely with the Founder to achieve the following:
• Create and regularly update financial models on a monthly basis with 95% target and budget achievement rates
• Ensure continuous QoQ revenue growth by:
• Regularly conducting in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making,
• Providing proactive recommendations to optimize financial performance, and
• Regularly monitoring financial KPIs and trends
• Become the go-to-person for all-things finance matters (budget allocation, financial analysis, cashflow management)
• Continuously identify cost saving opportunities & best cost structure

Requirements

You're the Head of Strategic Finance we're looking for if you have:
• 6+ years in finance, including 2+ years in leadership roles
• Proven success in strategic financial planning and Series A fundraising
• Experience in optimizing gross margins and CAC ratios
• Strong background in lead sourcing, investor presentations, and due diligence
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
• Proficiency in financial KPIs and trend analysis
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration

Bonus Qualifications:
• Experience with Series A+ startups or VCs
• Edtech industry knowledge is a plus
• Strong network with investors
• Preference for Google Sheets over Excel

Our application process
• Screening & Intro Call (5-10 mins)
• Chemistry meeting (15-30 minutes)
• Technical interview (30-60 minutes)
• Advisor Interview (30-60 minutes)
• Technical assessment
• Offer extended to successful applicants

Benefits

What We Offer You

At AlGooru, we offer fair and competitive pay, scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. Enjoy:
• Work from Anywhere
• No clocking in/out
• Enjoy unlimited PTOs
• ESOP Shares
• Free Hardware & Software
• Monthly Pizza Fridays & more
• Learn and expense on us!
• AlGooru Library
• 0% Interest Talent Loans
• Quarterly Reward System
• Vibrant Startup Culture
• Fast Promotions (like really fast)
• Travel for company events and get reimbursed
• Coaching & Entrepreneurial Bytes

How To Gain Extra Gooru Points
• Demonstrate your entrepreneurial, hustling, and energetic spirit
• Prove your ability to take full ownership of your role without the need to be micromanaged
• Conduct proper research about AlGooru prior to your interviews with us; we love people who already know about us
• Be extra organized... like extra..
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