Chief Financial Officer

What You Bring To The Role:

• Experience leading finance at venture-backed, post-series B technology startups of at least 10 years, encompassing FP&A, Strategic Finance, Capital Markets, Legal, HR, etc. 
• Experience in financial institutions such as investment banks, venture or private equity where insight into capital markets was gained.
• Experience with investor relations and communicating with a board of directors.
• Demonstrated success in raising various forms of capital, including equity, debt, project finance, tax credits, and grants.
• Clear strategic thinking and experience designing and refining strong business models.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success hiring, recruiting and managing high-performing teams.
• Experience scaling companies with effective standard procedures, while fostering a positive culture for innovation.
• Experience managing international operations and multiple subsidiaries.
• Experience on carbon markets, climate tech or sustainability a plus.
• Passion for climate action and nature conservation.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Partner with the CEO to shape the company’s strategy from a financial point of view, including capital formation and allocation, short and long-term financial planning, analysis and execution.
• Leading fundraising efforts, managing investor relations, and handling capital markets strategies, including fund formation, project finance and strategic partnerships with capital managers.
• Oversee strategic financial operations, budgeting, forecasting and general cash flow management and reporting.
• Build and manage teams to execute on all key areas under management.
• Conduct financial analysis, identify opportunities and risks, and recommend strategies to mitigate risks
• Work with executives across the organization, helping them develop strategic plans and provide analytical support on the execution of key projects.
• Lead financial reporting, treasury, tax, and audit functions across multiple entities.
• Ensure robust financial controls and policies are in place to support scalability and operational excellence and provide guidance on HR and Legal functions.