VP of Finance
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VP of Finance - EnergyThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Melanie CourtneyAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per yearA bit about us:Our client is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world.Why join us?Stock and share options ??Relocation allowance ??Insurance plans ??401k retirement options ??And many more great voluntary benefits ??Job DetailsReporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Vice President of Finance (VP) will be an integral part of the company's strategic and operational leadership, with responsibility for a high-performance financial operation in in a fast paced start-up environment.You will be responsible for strategic planning, leading the financial planning & analysis function, accounting and controls, treasury, and tax strategy. The VP of Finance will be a key spearhead in expanding the company's finance team and key functions to support the scaling of the business. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner to the CFO and broader leadership team in all aspects of the company's business, and will help lead the refinement of the company's strategy and execution plans.Lead the construction of annual operating plans through a cross-functional process to anticipate and forecast resource needs, including staffing, facilities, and CapEx. Leading the financial planning and analysis function, providing critical financial insights and strategic recommendations to the C-Suite team.Take ownership of business performance by building out revenue and cash flow models and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic global objectivesDetermine the ongoing financing needs of the company through regularly forecasting cash runway and potential risks, and in turn, developing countermeasures.Support updates to the company's strategic plan so that they uphold the initiatives of the company and serve as a playbook for the growth of the business.Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including credit, market, and operational risks.Provide financial and business decision leadership support for both on-going business and the development of new opportunities, including leading monthly business reviews.Implement best practices to develop relevant business infrastructure and systems for scaling the company through continued growth. The CFO will serve as a key leader in IT systems implementation and will bring experience setting up financial information systemsOversee all aspects of accounting operations. S/he will oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, and other external and internal reporting requirements.What You'll Need15+ years of financial leadership experience, ideally with some time spent within private capital-backed companies (including at the start-up stage) or newly minted public enterprises. Industry experience gained in the cleantech sector or adjacent energy markets would be desirable.Successful track record of developing financial infrastructure in a fast-paced, high growth or start-up environment; importantly, the VP will demonstrate a “roll up your sleeves” management style in building the function to include implementing business enterprise systems, together with financial management tools and processes.Experience within a government contracting environment is desirable.Proven experience of financial leadership in a global business environment, including experience of managing and/or establishing oversees branch locations. Proven track record of driving process improvements and managing the FP&A function in a fast paced start-up environment. Emotionally-intelligent leader that helps build a high-performing, highly motivated team with an open, collaborative, forward-looking culture coupled with accountability. Be a leader who is known to be well-organized and disciplined in their approach to work, with excellent project management skills and a solid cadence to how they prioritize their time; A team-based thought leader, with critical thinking and analytical skills; strong intellectual agility with innate curiosity; known to “see around corners,” predicting future trends.The ability to clearly and concisely articulate strategy and vision, align people and process, and drive execution to achieve the desired results.Entrepreneurial leader who is results-oriented, resourceful and capable of quickly enhancing the business.Experience of investor relations is also desirable.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button.