Description

Job Description

A challenging and dynamic role has become available within Mindworx Consulting for a Global Financial Strategist, reporting directly to the CEO. This position offers a clear pathway to the CFO position as the company scales, with significant opportunities for professional development and leadership in the sustainable fuels and climate sector.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Global Financial Strategist to lead our finance function, driving strategic financial planning, fundraising, and investor relations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance, with experience in project finance, equity capital raising, and international corporate structuring.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising and Investor Relations: Lead the structuring and execution of equity and debt fundraising efforts, manage investor relationships, and represent the finance function to the board and external stakeholders.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Build and challenge growth plans, develop business models and forecasts, and form long-term strategic financial business plans to support the company's objectives.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate consolidation of financial statements across corporate and regional units, oversee internal financial control processes, and maintain accuracy, compliance, and consistency of financial data in adherence to IFRS accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Working Capital and Cost Management: Lead cash flow planning and forecasting to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and strategic initiatives, optimize working capital through effective management of receivables, payables, and inventory, and manage spend/costs to achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and lead finance teams across regions, set KPIs and performance standards, foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, and align financial processes and best practices.
• Risk Management: Develop a treasury function and implement risk management strategies to minimize exposure related to currency fluctuations, commodities, interest rates, and other financial risks, ensure robust controls for financial risk management and insurance.

Qualifications and Experience

• 8+ years in corporate finance functions such as investment banking, management consulting, ideally with a focus in project finance and equity capital raising.
• Proven experience in international corporate structuring, implementing deal workflows, and managing post-deal integrations.
• Leadership experience with a track record of building and leading high-performing multi-national teams.
• Advanced financial modelling skills, including expertise in market data models, three statement analysis, and valuation.
• Skilful in business modelling and long-term strategic planning, including forecasting and creating financial plans to guide growth.
• Ability to operate in a white space with no established playbook; creative problem solver with a talent for developing innovative solutions and deal structures.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual rigor, and excellent communication skills to articulate financial strategies to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing investor relationships, with proficiency in presenting financial insights to boards and external stakeholders.
• Growth planning and performance management experience, including setting KPIs, managing budgets, and controlling costs to drive optimal business outcomes.
• Solid accounting and financial operations knowledge to provide credible leadership and ensure financial integrity across the finance team.
• Experience managing external service providers, such as legal, banking, and accounting partners, to ensure seamless operations.
• Public markets experience is advantageous, with insight into managing investor expectations and navigating public market dynamics.

Terms and Conditions

This is a permanent, full-time role with an attractive salary range of £120,000 - £180,000 per annum, depending on experience. The location is flexible, with options in London, Athens, Cape Town, or UAE, with remote work considered for exceptional talent. Benefits include private health insurance and participation in the company's Employee Stock Option Plan.