Head Of Finance

Summary

Join Carbonfuture, a cutting-edge climate tech start-up, as the Head of Finance and play an instrumental role in driving our global financial strategy and managing international operations. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, collaborate on fundraising, and co-develop client offerings. This role requires managing financial operations across multiple regions, overseeing global accounting, ensuring international compliance, and building a high-performing finance team. The ideal candidate possesses a finance/accounting degree, 5+ years of senior experience in audit or finance with international exposure, and strong expertise in financial strategy and compliance. We offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, 30 days paid leave, and remote/hybrid work options.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 5 years of experience in senior audit or finance roles, with significant exposure to international operations
• Strong expertise in financial strategy, modeling, and international compliance
• Familiarity with global financial systems, tax strategies, and multi-currency accounting

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Collaborate with the executive team on fundraising initiatives and support due diligence processes for funding rounds and strategic partnerships
• Co-develop and implement client offerings and pricing models aligned with the Company’s financial strategy to support business growth and financial viability
• Provide data-driven insights to inform executive decision-making
• Manage financial operations and processes in multiple regions incl. daily financial operations and local compliance and regulatory requirements
• Streamline processes for multi-currency transactions, tax structures, and cross-border financial management for our three entities in Germany, Switzerland and USA
• Oversee global accounting functions, ensuring adherence to international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or local GAAPs)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for internal and external stakeholders as well as accurate consolidation of financial results from multiple regions and entities
• Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and processes
• Coordinate external audits and address any findings or recommendations
• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and local financial regulations
• Manage tax strategies, including transfer pricing, VAT, and international tax obligations
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks in accordance with business needs e.g. by introducing SPV structures
• Mitigate risks related to foreign exchange, geopolitical factors, and regulatory changes
• Build a lean high-performing finance team
• Provide mentorship and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or CFA highly desirable
• Experience in fast-growing industries such as start-ups or technology is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Competitive salary
• 30 days paid leave + bank holidays
• Nilo.health (Mental Health & Wellbeing)
• Nice colleagues and a friendly, open and inclusive environment
• Financial support for childcare & Sports benefits
• Carbonfuture offers remote and hybrid work options