SVP, Finance

Ahya Technologies is a pioneering sustainability innovation company based in the greater Middle East, specializing in AI-powered software designed for the net-zero era. Recognized as the first PCAF-accredited climate tech company in the region, Ahya has earned prestigious accolades including the United Nations’ AI for Good and Deloitte Fast 50 awards. Its platforms—AhyaOS, AhyaAI, and Tawazun—support carbon accounting and voluntary carbon trading for leading banks and enterprises across the Gulf and Pakistan. The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Finance will report directly to the CEO and play a critical role as a strategic financial partner within the leadership team. This role involves driving the financial agenda, co-leading strategic initiatives, and supporting Ahya’s mission to reduce annual emissions by 20 million tCO2e by 2030. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader with a strong passion for innovation and a proven ability to guide companies through rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Secure long-term value creation by deeply understanding the business model, key value drivers, growth milestones, and associated risks.
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company’s goals and growth plans.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to create strategic financial plans, including capital-raising initiatives.
- Lead the preparation of high-quality documentation for board meetings, investor relations, strategic partnerships, and funding rounds, including management presentations, investor materials, investment cases, and scenario analyses.
- Conduct detailed financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate investments and cost-saving opportunities.
- Guide the finance team to ensure accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial reporting, forecasting, analysis, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Manage cash flow, optimize working capital, liquidity, and capital allocation to support ongoing operations and future growth.
- Oversee the preparation of financial reports, statements, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies to enhance profitability.
- Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, addressing skills gaps and managing talent growth.
- Ensure full compliance with local regulatory and statutory requirements, overseeing fiscal responsibilities and risk management.
- Oversee the budgeting process in collaboration with department heads to optimize resource allocation and support strategic priorities.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Corporate Finance, Economics, or a related field; additional post-master qualifications are preferred.
- Proven experience as a finance leader or second-in-command in a rapidly growing, technology-driven company, ideally with an international focus.
- Strong expertise in investor relations, strategic financial planning, financial modeling, and external financing.
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, and tax regulations relevant to the company’s markets.
- Proficiency with financial software and tools such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, FreshBooks, and Xero.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- High attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to perform under tight deadlines.
- Passion for sustainability, innovation, and working in fast-paced, agile environments.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to lead growth in a fast-scaling climate-tech company with significant visibility and direct impact on partnerships, revenue, and market positioning. Candidates will work at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and policy innovation, gaining exposure to both regional and global climate-tech ecosystems. There are opportunities to represent Ahya at high-level forums. Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives are provided.

Job Locations

- Dubai, UAE
- Karachi, Pakistan

Recruitment Process

The selection process includes an introductory call with the hiring manager, a first interview with the department lead, a take-home exercise, and a final interview with the CEO involving a presentation of the assessment.

Join Ahya Technologies as SVP, Finance and contribute to advancing the region’s net-zero transition through innovative financial leadership.