Head of Finance

About the role

The Head of Finance will lead strategic finance initiatives for Awadi, a lifestyle discovery platform owned by KKLS. This senior role is responsible for shaping financial planning, fundraising, and performance management to support rapid growth across emerging markets.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi‑year financial plans, revenue forecasts, scenario analyses and profitability assessments aligned with growth strategy.
• Evaluate financial viability of new revenue streams, pricing models and margin structures.
• Lead annual and quarterly budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and revenue targets.
• Provide financial insights and scenario modelling for product development, market expansion and resource allocation decisions.
• Manage cash flow with rolling 18‑month runway forecasts and flag liquidity risks early.
• Prepare the company for follow‑on fundraising, maintaining investor‑grade records and building detailed financial models (3‑5 year projections, unit economics, sensitivity analyses).
• Maintain an organized data room for due diligence and support the CEO in fundraising conversations.
• Implement accurate revenue recognition across subscriptions, events, magazines and partnerships, and oversee invoicing, collections and payment processes.
• Design real‑time performance dashboards tracking key financial and operational KPIs, monitor variances and recommend corrective actions.

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