CFO, City of London

Our client is a global tech business seeking an accomplished CFO to join the organisation and operate as a strategic partner to the CEO while building a world‑class finance function. This role requires a leader who brings experience from U.S. Listed businesses with proven exposure to public markets, alongside operational rigour and forward looking strategic insight in a complex, fast‑paced environment.Key Responsibilities Lead all aspects of public company compliance, with particular emphasis on U.S. SEC requirements, including oversight of regulatory filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q), disclosure controls, and financial reporting cycles. Own the end‑to‑end investor relations strategy, engaging effectively with U.S.-based institutional investors, analysts, and the broader investment community, including earnings preparation, guidance frameworks, and market communications.Develop a compelling, data-driven equity narrative tailored to U.S. capital markets, clearly articulating the company's investment phase to scalable profitability. Design and implement a scalable global finance operating model across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements alongside U.S. reporting expectations.Establish and continuously enhance financial control frameworks, including SOX compliance and readiness, audit processes, and enterprise risk management structures. Define and execute a disciplined capital allocation framework aligned with expectations of U.S. public market investors. Lead all aspects of M&A activity, including cross-border transactions involving U.S. entities, from target identification through to integration. Structure and negotiate strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and alternative financing arrangements, including engagement with U.S. capital providers. Candidate Profile Demonstrable experience as a CFO or Deputy CFO within a U.S. publicly listed company, ideally on Nasdaq or NYSE, with deep familiarity with SEC reporting requirements.Proven experience managing all aspects of a Nasdaq or NYSE listed business, including regulatory filings, reporting obligations, and earnings communications. Strong track record of building and maintaining relationships with Wall Street, institutional investors, and analysts, with clear credibility in the U.S. investment community.Deep expertise in U.S. capital markets, investor relations, and financial governance within a listed or listing‑ready company. Strong technical grounding in financial reporting, including U.S. GAAP and SEC compliance, alongside international standards where relevant. Demonstrated success in scaling finance functions within complex, multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction organisations.High intellectual agility, resilience, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous settings. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial and strategic trajectory of a business at a defining moment in its life cycle. The CFO will have a direct impact on value creation, market positioning, and long-term success, working alongside an ambitious leadership team.#J-18808-Ljbffr