Chief Financial Officer

Vanguard
Vanguard

Accounting & Finance

Limassol, Cyprus

Posted on Jul 23, 2026

🚀 We’re Hiring: Chief Financial Officer

📍 Limassol, Cyprus

🏢 Vanguard Tech

Industry: Insurtech | Maritime | AI & Data Analytics

🌍 About the Company

Vanguard Tech is a fast-growing Insurtech and marine risk specialist, leveraging machine learning, real-time data (AIS, weather, operations), and advanced analytics to transform underwriting, risk mitigation, and marine insurance solutions.

🎯 Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and technology-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO TECH) to lead financial strategy, governance, and scaling initiatives. This role is critical in supporting high-growth, data-driven operations, fundraising, and global expansion.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial leadership with deep understanding of SaaS, data platforms, or AI-driven businesses, preferably within insurtech, fintech, or maritime sectors.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Leadership

  • Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team
  • Drive financial strategy aligned with company growth and product innovation
  • Support CEO and Board in strategic planning, M&A, and expansion initiatives

Financial Management

  • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
  • Develop scalable financial systems for a high-growth tech environment
  • Manage cash flow, capital structure, and cost optimization

Technology & Data Finance

  • Partner with product and engineering teams to align financial strategy with platform development
  • Build financial models for SaaS, AI, and data-driven revenue streams
  • Evaluate ROI on technology investments, data infrastructure, and innovation

Fundraising & Investor Relations

  • Lead fundraising activities (VC, PE, strategic investors)
  • Manage investor reporting and stakeholder communication
  • Prepare the business for future exits or scaling opportunities

Risk, Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure robust financial controls and compliance frameworks
  • Oversee audit, tax, and regulatory requirements (UK and international)
  • Support risk modelling aligned with insurance and maritime operations

👤 Requirements

Experience

  • Proven experience as CFO / Finance Director in tech, SaaS, Insurtech, or fintech
  • Experience in high-growth startups or scale-ups
  • Strong exposure to fundraising, investor relations, and scaling businesses
  • Experience with data-driven or AI-based business models (preferred)
  • Maritime, insurance, or risk management exposure is a plus

Skills

  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
  • Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management
  • Experience implementing financial systems (ERP, BI tools, etc.)

Qualifications

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • CPA / ACCA / CFA or equivalent preferred

🚀 What We Offer

  • Opportunity to join a cutting-edge AI-driven maritime tech company
  • High-impact leadership role with direct influence on growth strategy
  • Competitive executive compensation + equity participation
  • International exposure and fast-paced innovation environment

Ideal background:

• CFO / Finance Director experience in tech, SaaS, insurtech, or fintech

• Strong experience in fundraising and scaling businesses

• Exposure to AI, data platforms, or digital products

• Maritime or insurance experience is a plus

This is a unique opportunity to join a company at the intersection of technology, data, and global maritime operations.

📩 Interested or know someone who fits? Reach out or apply now.

Send your CV to joan@seagullsecurity.com

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