We created Audiomob to help developers monetise their games through non-interrupting audio ads. We’re innovating the adtech and gaming space through our unique ‘audio ads for games’ format. Our format allows advertisers to engage consumers while letting developers monetise their games without disrupting gameplay. A creative start-up to scale-up an environment that thrives on new creative and smarter ways of doing things. We are growing rapidly with a client portfolio of the worlds’ leading brands including the likes of Warner Music Group, Intel, P&G, Uber Eats, McDonalds and more.
Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: AUH, UAE
Reports To: Founders (CEO & CTO)
About Audiomob
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Head of Finance to join our team based in Abu Dhabi. If you are a driven, detail-oriented, self-starter, who is hungry for their next opportunity this role could be for you.
You will be working closely with our CEO and CTO during the fundraising cycles and will be a key player in the overall corporate direction, strategies and success of the business. Additionally, we are looking for someone who can establish controls and processes that minimise risk and preserve our financial and legal compliance.
You must be able to communicate the company’s financial health and growth to potential investors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and modelling, including revenue projections, cash flow management, and full balance sheet modelling ensuring data integrity, scenario flexibility, and alignment with fundraising and growth goals
- Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to shape commercial strategy, monetisation models (e.g. CPM, CPI, CPC), and market expansion plans, providing strategic insight on margin optimisation and capital allocation
- Build and scale the finance function for a high-growth AdTech environment—establishing lean, scalable systems and processes across accounting, FP&A, tax, audit, and compliance, with a hands-on leadership style
- Lead board and investor reporting, including preparation of fundraising materials, performance updates, KPI dashboards (e.g. LTR, eCPM, ROAS), and due diligence support for the Series B process and beyond
- Develop and maintain annual budgets and rolling forecasts that reflect the dynamic nature of AdTech markets, factoring in seasonality, demand fluctuations, pipeline velocity, and programmatic revenue flow
- Create and enforce budgets at the divisional level, working cross-functionally to ensure spend accountability, performance tracking, and alignment with overall company profitability targets
- Ensure robust international financial operations, particularly across the US, UK, and MENA regions, managing multi-entity compliance, cross-border payments, tax considerations, and FX exposure
- Lead the finance team to ensure timely advertiser collections and on-time developer payments, maintaining healthy working capital, protecting commercial relationships
- Proven experience as a Head of Finance, VP Finance, or CFO within a high-growth tech or AdTech company, ideally leading through a successful Series A and preparing for Series B or later-stage funding
- Expert-level financial modelling skills, including full ownership of revenue forecasting, cash flow, and balance sheet planning across global entities and business units
- Strong track record of managing budgeting processes, including setting and enforcing divisional budgets, and driving accountability across cross-functional teams
- Hands-on experience with international finance operations, including US, UK, and MENA regions covering tax, audit, compliance, FX, and multi-entity consolidations
- In-depth knowledge of AdTech monetisation models and revenue flows, such as CPM, CPI, and programmatic trading; understanding of key industry metrics (e.g. ROAS, eCPM, LTR) is essential
- Demonstrated success in managing working capital cycles, ensuring timely collections from advertisers and on-time payouts to publishers/developers
- Skilled in preparing board and investor materials, including KPIs, financial narratives, and investor updates, with experience supporting due diligence and equity/debt raises
- Exceptional leadership skills, with experience building and mentoring finance teams in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments
- Familiarity with finance systems (e.g. Xero, Netsuite, Quickbooks, Looker, Chargebee, or similar), and ability to implement and optimise tools to support scale.
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent finance qualification preferred; MBA or additional strategic finance training is a plus
Benefits:
- Equity
- Private healthcare and dental
- Additional holiday on birthday
We’re building a diverse, inclusive team:
Diversity and representation matters to us all. While the forward journey of representation in the game and tech sectors is improving, we recognise that there is still work to be done. We know that the future we want to see should be reflected in our own team and values. As such, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, and welcome those that believe diversity in all its forms is a key driver of success.
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What We Do
Audiomob is a completely new way to monetise mobile games. We offer non-intrusive audio ads that can be listened to in game and can greatly increase player retention, generate better reviews, all while providing developers with monetisation. Built from the ground up by developers, for developers, we strive to offer a simple, elegant alternative to standard ads
