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:
In close collaboration with the Founder, the main objectives of this role are:
- 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..