Head of Finance

Role Overview We are hiring a high-impact Head of Finance to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO as we raise our institutional seed round and scale our AI analytics platform. This is a mission-critical role for a finance leader who has successfully supported and closed seed rounds before, and brings warm relationships across top-tier Silicon Valley seed-stage venture firms, leading AI, Enterprise SaaS investors, and select strategic corporate venture partners. The ideal candidate combines fundraising execution, investor-grade financial storytelling, and the ability to drive fundraising momentum from warm introductions through to a fast and efficient close. What You’ll Own Fundraising Execution (Primary Focus) Lead the fundraising process alongside the CEO from first meeting through close Build and manage investor pipeline, outreach, and meeting cadence Own diligence preparation: financial model, data room, KPI narrative, and investor materials Support term sheet review and closing execution Maintain momentum and structure across the fundraising process Financial Strategy & Planning Build and own the company’s financial model and operating plan Define key metrics across revenue, pipeline, unit economics, and margins Support pricing strategy and long-term financial planning Model enterprise SaaS and AI-driven economics (including infrastructure costs) Capital Efficiency & Runway Management Own cash flow forecasting, burn management, and runway planning Implement financial discipline across hiring and operational spend Build visibility into AI infrastructure costs and gross margin dynamics Finance Systems & Reporting Establish reporting cadence and financial operating processes Own investor updates and board-level financial reporting Ensure financial readiness for institutional investors and future audits Ideal Candidate Profile Required Experience Proven experience helping raise and close institutional seed rounds at a high-growth startup. Existing warm relationships with leading seed-stage investors in AI, Enterprise or infrastructure. Strong fundraising execution mindset - able to create velocity, not just build models. Advanced financial modeling, KPI communication, and diligence leadership skills. Deep understanding of AI business economics, including compute-driven cost structures. Strong Preference For Candidates With MBA or equivalent from a top-tier instituion Prior Head of Finance, Strategic Finance, or CFO experience at a VC-backed startup. Background in venture capital, investment banking, or startup finance with institutional credibility. Experience progressing a company from Seed to Series A preparation. Track record of building finance processes from scratch. What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months) Seed round executed efficiently with strong institutional investor participation. Clean diligence process and investor-grade financial foundation established. AI infrastructure spend actively managed with improving margin visibility. Strong investor communication rhythm and Series A readiness in place. Why This Role This is a high-impact opportunity to own fundraising and financial strategy at a company building AI infrastructure for financial institutions. You will work directly with the CEO and play a critical role in shaping the company’s next stage of growth. Investor Caliber Summary Line We are looking for a finance leader who has closed institutional seed rounds before and can leverage a strong Silicon Valley and strategic investor relationships to accelerate fundraising, while building the financial backbone for long-term scale. #J-18808-Ljbffr