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CFO (Permanent) at Cedar
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
Renewable Energy Sector
London
Circa £160,000 + Share Options
This rapidly scaling renewable energy business has experienced stellar growth and brand recognition since its inception 4 years ago. Having recently gone through Series A funding, it is now placed to take the next step in it's journey with increased focus on technology development, international expansion and commercialisation.
Backed by a number of the Renewable Energy Sector's leading investors, this highly exciting business is playing a significant role in protecting and repairing our climate.
To facilitate continued growth, the company is now seeking to recruit its first CFO.
The role will include:
Partner the Founder/CEO and Board, providing tactical and strategic financial guidance
Lead the Finance & Compliance functions, and involvement with the Legal function.
Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy to support commercialisation and scaling objectives, ensuring alignment with the long-term... vision and business goals.
Define and own the strategy for all future fundraising efforts of the company, including equity and debt rounds, M&A activity, and future IPO plans.
Take responsibility for typical finance deliverables, including; Monthly reporting Budgeting and forecasting, Year-end accounts and audit, Tax strategy and compliance, Treasury, FX and liquidity management, Maintaining key bank and external stakeholder relationships.
Implement robust risk management practices to safeguard the company's financial health.
Present to the Board and provide updates to shareholders and potential investors on a regular basis
Lead efforts to access low-cost capital, including project/debt financing, and build relationships with infrastructure funds, banks, and other financial institutions.
Assist with the negotiation of complex deals and contracts with major suppliers, customers and financial stakeholders, ensuring the financial viability and sustainability of projects.
Build and own the company's techno-economic models and be responsible for driving key strategic activities to reduce unit economics.
Manage a small team
Required candidate profile:
An experienced CFO, ideally with knowledge of the energy and/or infrastructure sectors.
The ideal candidate has experience with start-ups, commercialising new technologies, scaling hardware or serviced based companies, energy infrastructure, or asset-heavy businesses, fundraising, and structuring complex projects using project or infrastructure financing.
Experience in adjacent industries such as oil & gas, renewables, mining, geothermal or similar is a plus.
Comfortable with the hands-on approach required to excel within a young, growing business.
Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and execute complex financial strategies, make sound financial decisions independently, and present a compelling & comprehensive vision that is grounded in data and rigorous financial modelling.
Passionate about developing new solutions to fight climate change and committed to having a positive impact on people and the planet.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated success in building and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
Understand and are familiar with the benefits of the funding instruments available to start-ups across debt, capital raising and grants
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