Finance & Strategy Lead (M/F/x) Climate Tech Startup

**ABOUT US**:
Welcome at tozero, Europe's leading deep-tech startup specializing in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Committed to accelerating decarbonization and transforming the material life-cycle, we’re actively crafting sustainable recycling solutions for a cleaner and more innovative future.

**WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR**:
You will be responsible for a finance function that can handle growth - and we promise, this will be big and impactful. You will provide us with strategic foresight on all things finance and cash management ensuring smooth operations.

**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT**:

- Shape and steer our financial vision, designing strategies that meet today’s needs while positioning us for long-term growth
- Lead financial operations across the company, from budgeting, forecasting, and cash management to analysis and accounting — while being hands-on in the early stages to establish solid foundations
- Drive non-equity financing efforts, securing CAPEX funding and project financing, and building strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and grant providers
- Act as the lead partner to the CEO and leadership team on financial strategy, while also preparing insightful reports for the advisory board
- Provide oversight of budgeting and performance management, creating transparency through effective reporting tools, KPIs, and dashboards
- Guide process improvements and operational efficiency projects, leveraging financial data and insights to support decision-making
- Ensure compliance and governance by overseeing the control environment, audits, and tax matters in collaboration with external advisors

**Your profile**:

- Proven experience in non-equity financing for CAPEX and/or project financing, with the ability to engage directly with banks, project financiers, and funding partners
- Strong track record in financial analysis, modeling, and reporting, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Strategic thinker with the ability to design and execute financial strategies that align with the company’s growth vision
- Comfortable taking a hands-on FinOps role initially, setting up systems and processes before scaling the finance function and building a team
- Skilled in stakeholder management, with effectiveness in collaborating across teams and engaging diverse financiers, advisors, and partners
- Energetic and positive approach to Finance & Strategy, seeing them as enablers of growth rather than back-office functions
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with adaptability to the fast-moving, dynamic nature of the green tech/startup environment
- Several years of experience in financial management, investment banking, project financing, or strategic consulting, ideally complemented by leadership experience in a senior role.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and German

**Why us?**:
At tozero, we believe in fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can grow and thrive.
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Free Snacks and Drinks**: Stay energized with a variety of snacks and beverages throughout the day.
- ** Jobticket**: Enjoy a fully subsidized Deutschlandticket for convenient commuting across Germany.
- ** Wellpass**: Access to a wide network of gyms, wellness centers, and fitness classes to support your health and well-being.
- ** Dynamic Startup Environment**: Be part of an exciting and fast-paced startup culture, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to cutting-edge projects that make a real difference in sustainability.
- ** Built and have an impact**: Work on Europe's battery independence and closing the loop to a real circular economy.

**About us**:
**Welcome to tozero,** Europe's leading deep-tech startup in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. With the goal of combating climate change and advancing the circular economy, we are actively developing sustainable recycling solutions for a clean and innovative future.