Finance & Strategy Head/Lead (m/f/x) | Climate Tech Startup

As a key player in our financial strategy and operations, you'll have a significant impact on the future of tozero. Your financial acumen will guide our decision-making while also enhancing our growth and fundraising initiatives. Collaborating closely with Sarah, our CEO, and the leadership team, you will help steer our financial planning, reporting, and fundraising efforts. Together, we can revolutionize the lithium-ion battery recycling industry and make a positive impact on the environment. Please note that tozero is committed to fostering a strong company culture, and we do not offer remote/hybrid work at this stage—especially since our engineers need to be on-site in the plant and lab. Tasks Driving Fundraising, Operational Excellence, and Investor Relations to Propel Growth at tozero. Lead Fundraising Efforts: You’ll spearhead our equity and non-equity financing strategies, crafting compelling narratives and engaging with investors. Your goal is to uncover grants and public funding opportunities that align with our mission. Collaborate with Investors: You'll work closely with our board and investors to ensure everyone is aligned on our strategic vision while providing detailed financial updates and insights. Drive Financial Planning: Oversee the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to support informed decision-making and identify areas for improvement. Manage Financial Operations: Take charge of our finance functions, including accounting, tax, and treasury management, while implementing solid internal controls and policies. Requirements A Strategic Finance Leader with Proven Experience, Strong Analytical Skills, and a Collaborative Mindset to Foster Growth at tozero. Experience: You bring 5+ years in finance, with a solid track record in investment banking, management consulting, or leadership roles in dynamic startups. Your experience includes securing significant funding and managing financial operations. Education: A strong background in finance is a must, with an MBA being a plus. Analytical Mind: You excel in breaking down complex data and enjoy working with numbers to facilitate informed decisions. Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable discussing technical aspects with investors and partners, helping optimize our offerings in line with financial goals. Communicator: You're skilled at engaging with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. Detail-Oriented: You can juggle multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. Innovative Thinker: You thrive in fast-paced environments, tackling challenges with creativity and a proactive approach. Team Player: You know how to inspire and lead a diverse team toward shared objectives. Integrity: You uphold the highest ethical standards in all your dealings. Benefits At tozero, we believe in providing a supportive and enriching work environment to help our team achieve top performance Free Snacks and Drinks in the Office: Stay energized throughout the day with a variety of snacks and beverages. Jobticket: Conveniently commute to work and all around Germany with our fully subsidized Deutschlandticket. Fitness Subscription: Prioritize your well-being with a complimentary fitness subscription, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Education Budget: We encourage continuous learning and development. Benefit from an education budget to enhance your skills and knowledge. Dynamic Startup Environment: Thrive in a highly dynamic startup culture, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to innovative projects that shape the future. This is how we proceed: After reviewing your documents we will get back to you and schedule an Intro Call where you learn about tozero, our mission and the team. We get to know you and understand your motivation. Prior to the next session you will receive a case study to work on. This part is important to us to assess your cultural and business fit for the role. Your case will then be challenged by our CEO Sarah in the second interview. In the third interview, you will talk to Ksenija our CTO and we will evaluate your fit to our company culture (culture, values, working style, etc..). If all parties are happy we will make you an offer and you can start right away. We are looking forward to your application! #J-18808-Ljbffr