VP - Finance
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
CloudSEK
CloudSEK leverages contextual AI to predict and prevent cyber threats. Keep your organisation safe and secure.WHO ARE WE?
We are a bunch of super enthusiastic, passionate, and highly driven people, working to achieve a common goal! We believe that work and the workplace should be joyful and always buzzing with energy!
CloudSEK, one of India’s most trusted Cyber security product companies, is on a mission to build the world’s fastest and most reliable AI technology that identifies and resolves digital threats in real-time. The central proposition is leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to create a quick and reliable analysis and alert system that provides rapid detection across multiple internet sources, precise threat analysis, and prompt resolution with minimal human intervention.
Founded in 2015, headquartered at Singapore, we are proud to say that we’ve grown at a frenetic pace and have been able to achieve some accolades along the way, including:
CloudSEK’s Product Suite:
- CloudSEK XVigil constantly maps a customer’s digital assets, identifies threats and enriches them with cyber intelligence, and then provides workflows to manage and remediate all identified threats including takedown support.
- A powerful Attack Surface Monitoring tool that gives visibility and intelligence on customers’ attack surfaces. CloudSEK's BeVigil uses a combination of Mobile, Web, Network and Encryption Scanners to map and protect known and unknown assets.
- CloudSEK’s Contextual AI SVigil identifies software supply chain risks by monitoring Software, Cloud Services, and third-party dependencies.
Key Milestones:
- 2016: Launched our first product.
- 2018: Secured Pre-series A funding.
- 2019: Expanded operations to India, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.
- 2020: Won the NASSCOM-DSCI Excellence Award for Security Product Company of the Year.
- 2021: Raised $7M in Series A funding led by MassMutual Ventures, with total investment in to $10M
- Awards & Recognition: Won NetApp Excellerator's "Best Growth Strategy Award," CloudSEK XVigil joined NVIDIA Inception Program, and won the NASSCOM Emerge 50 Cybersecurity Award.
About the Role
As the VP of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping CloudSEK’s financial strategy and ensuring the company’s growth and stability. This role requires a highly strategic finance leader who has experience in fundraising, investor relations, global expansion, regulatory compliance, and corporate finance. You will work closely with the CEO & leadership team to drive financial decision-making, optimize capital efficiency, and position CloudSEK for long-term success in international markets.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and execute CloudSEK’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Drive financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management across global markets.
- Establish KPIs and financial metrics to track and optimize company performance.
Fundraising & Investor Relations
- Lead and execute fundraising strategies, including equity, debt financing, and strategic partnerships to fuel growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, VCs, PE firms, and financial institutions.
- Prepare investor presentations, financial models, and data-driven insights to support funding discussions.
- Ensure transparency and strong communication with investors and stakeholders.
International Expansion & Compliance
- Develop financial strategies to scale CloudSEK globally, including market entry, pricing, and tax optimization.
- Ensure compliance with global financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements across different geographies.
- Manage M&A activities, due diligence, and risk assessment for global expansion opportunities.
Corporate Finance & Investments
- Oversee capital allocation, investment strategies, and financial risk management.
- Develop strategies for profitability, cost control, and operational efficiencies.
- Lead financial analysis for new product launches, pricing strategies, and strategic partnerships.
Operational Excellence & Problem Solving
- Build and scale a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of financial discipline and innovation.
- Implement financial systems, automation, and ERP solutions to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Sales, Engineering) to support strategic decision-making.
What We Are Looking For
- 10+ years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles (CFO, VP Finance, Finance Director).
- Experience in a high-growth startup, cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology industry.
- Proven fundraising experience, including equity, debt, and investor relations.
- Expertise in corporate finance, FP&A, financial modeling, and capital structuring.
- Strong regulatory, compliance, and governance knowledge across multiple global markets.
- Experience in scaling an organization to international markets and handling cross-border financial operations.
- Deep understanding of financial risk management, M&A, and investment strategies.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and act operationally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a startup and saas is a plus.
- Strong network within the investor, banking, and financial ecosystem.
Why Join CloudSEK?
- Opportunity to lead finance for a high-growth cybersecurity company with global ambitions.
- Work closely with top VCs, investors, and leadership in shaping the company’s financial future.
- Be part of a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment with ownership and impact.
- A clear path to becoming the future CFO as CloudSEK scales globally.
Benefits of Joining CloudSEK
We provide an environment where you can develop and enhance your skills while delivering meaningful work that matters. You’ll be rewarded a competitive salary as well as a full spectrum of generous perks and incentives which include:
- Flexible working hours.
- Food, unlimited snacks and drinks are all available while at office.
And, the finest part is yet to come! Every now and then we ensure to unwind and have a good time together, which involves games, fun, and soulful music. Feel free to show off your artistic side here!
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
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