Head of Finance / CFO Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned finance professional to join our team at Bloom Biorenewables Ltd, a pioneering startup in the climate crisis space.
About Us
Bloom is a Swiss-based company founded in 2019 with a mission to make biomass a true alternative to petroleum. Our unique technology, developed at EPFL in 2016, has already proved its value for customers and we are now scaling up to become an industrial scale-up.
The Role
* Financial Planning and Management: Ensure robust financial planning and management, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
* Funding and Grants: Develop and implement funding strategies, securing loans and grants for our First-Of-A-Kind factory.
* Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with Swiss financial regulations and international accounting standards.
* Team Development: Manage and develop the HR and Finance team.
* Strategic Partnerships: Assist the executive team in driving the company's strategic plan and sustainability initiatives.
Your Background
* Experience: 15 years' experience in similar positions in high-growth companies in agro-industrial, agro-foods, green chemistry, renewable energy, and/or environmental sectors.
* Financial Engineering: Experience in highly capital-intensive companies requiring financial engineering skills.
* Business Modelling: Hands-on experience with financial modelling and industrial business plans.
* Leadership Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, especially in managing teams, and ambition to innovate.
* Languages: Fluency in English (knowledge of French is NOT required but is a plus).
Work Environment
Main working place: Renens, Switzerland (10 minutes from Lausanne) – remote work is partially possible.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, respecting and seeking to empower each individual and supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.