Chief Financial Officer

Who are we?

Robovision is in hyper-growth! As the state of the art AI Platform ( Paas) Solution Provider, our mission is to be the leading backbone of Vision Intelligence. With an award-winning platform, operating in 40+ countries, Robovision is one of the global leaders in the provision of Vision AI solutions and services.

What will you do?

The CFO will act as the CEO’s strategic right-hand, defining and executing growth strategies while ensuring strong operational controls to support rapid and sustainable scaling. As an active member of senior management, the CFO will provide both strategic direction and financial discipline, guiding the organization towards long-term objectives and enhancing value creation across all business units. This role is essential in a fast-paced, PE/VC- backed company as Robovision with an international footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

The CFO’s responsibilities span across six key areas: financial management, strategic business partnership, corporate finance, operational scaling, KPI management, governance and compliance.

Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day financial management for the organization, including accounting, invoicing, payments, debtor management
• Ensure robust risk management, cash and treasury management, and control over working capital
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting, including balance sheets, P&L, and cash flow statements, to give clear visibility into the organization’s financial health
• Act as the primary spokesperson for finance with external stakeholders, such as auditors, financial institutions, and tax authorities
• Lead the preparation and communication of monthly management reports and represent the finance function at Board and management meetings

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Partner with each department, translating operational objectives into financial realities, and providing valuable insights into budget and performance alignment
• Offer strategic insights into the long-term potential of business units and align their objectives with company-wide growth targets
• Develop and lead the annual budgeting process, incorporating robust forecasting and modeling practices that reflect historical performance and external factors affecting revenue and expenses
• Provide business-controlling support, especially in SaaS metrics, to drive financial outcomes in collaboration with product and commercial teams

Corporate Finance

• Structure and manage the company’s capital, balancing debt, equity, and internal financing to support both operational needs and long-term growth
• Maintain strong investor relations, fostering transparency and engagement with the board
• Lead capital-raising efforts (Series B, C), leveraging a deep network and experience to secure and structure funding aligned with growth goals, working closely with the CEO on due diligence, negotiation, and post-closing actions

Operational Scaling and Efficience

• Develop scalable financial infrastructures to support growth, focusing on cost optimization, process automation, and standardization for operational efficiency
• Drive initiatives to optimize cost structures, increase financial automation, and establish standardized processes, ensuring the organization’s financial systems are agile and capable of supporting sustained expansions

KPI Strategy

• Establish and oversee a nuanced approach to KPI strategy, incorporating advanced probabilistic modeling to manage uncertainty in project outcomes
• Partner with each department to bring clarity to KPI interpretation, fostering an environment where strategic decision-making is informed by sophisticated, probabilistic insights that account for the company’s unique business complexities
• Specifically: work closely with commercial teams to align revenue strategies with financial KPIs: amongst others ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) and cARR, (Committed Annual Recurring Revenue)

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Uphold corporate governance standards and best practices, ensuring transparency, ethical standards, and compliance across all financial and operational activities (including ESG & sustainability reporting)
• Oversee the company’s legal function encompassing responsibilities for compliance, regulatory adherence, contract management, risk mitigation, and any legal aspects of strategic transactions
• Work closely with the board to ensure alignment with governance structures that reflect global standards of accountability and ethical business practices

Who are you?

• Local presence: At least 50% local presence in Ghent
• Experience and Mindset: Proven track record in driving change and growth in fast-paced, private equity-backed companies, with a focus on SaaS and international business
• Hands-On Leadership: Ability to balance strategic direction with hands-on involvement in finance and accounting, demonstrating adaptability and a focus on execution
• Board-Level Expertise: Experience working with boards that include international investors, ensuring transparency and confidence in financial reporting and strategic insights
• Capital Structure and Fundraising: Strong background in capital structuring and a history of leading successful Series B, C fundraising rounds, leveraging a network within private equity and venture capital
• Analytical Skills and Financial Acumen: Strong financial analysis capabilities, providing clarity and strategic insight into the company’s financial status and future direction
• Adaptable and Strategic: Intellectual agility to support growth objectives while enforcing rigorous risk management and financial controls
• Industry Expertise: SaaS experience with an understanding of SaaS-specific business metrics and scaling challenges
• Qualifications and Tenure: A minimum of 10 years in relevant financial roles, including 3-4 years in a leadership position with similar scope
• Core Competencies: Analytical, pragmatic, reliable, and solution-oriented, embodying a balanced approach to the dynamic needs of a high-growth, global SaaS company