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About Acre
Acre is a leading sustainability, ESG, and clean technology recruitment firm with a significant global presence. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability recruitment, Acre combines their extensive global network with unique behavioral assessment technology to provide tailored talent solutions. Working with aspirational businesses that aim to create real change, Acre specializes in sectors such as sustainability, ESG, impact investing, energy & clean technology, and health & safety. Their mission is to find talented individuals and develop their skills to make a true impact, equipping businesses to build resilience, adapt, and manage the risks involved in tackling climate change. Acre operates from multiple offices worldwide, including locations in New York, London, Amsterdam, and Singapore. Their team is driven by a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, aiming to craft a legacy for future generations through their work.
About this Role
This Strategic Finance Lead role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative start-up specializing in direct air carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology. As a key non-executive hire reporting directly to the CEO, you will be instrumental in developing financial models to support high-value projects exceeding $100 million. Your responsibilities will encompass vital decision-making and negotiations throughout various project stages, including off-take negotiations, project finance, feedstock supply, and EPC. This role demands a strategic mind capable of leading teams, building strong business relationships, and presenting financial data in diverse environments. With a high degree of autonomy, you will have the chance to shape marquee projects in an emerging sector attracting substantial global investment.
Responsibilities
- Develop financial models to support high-value projects.
- Engage in key decision-making and negotiations for all project stages.
- Lead teams effectively and build strong business relationships.
- Present financial data in formal and informal environments.
- Participate in off-take negotiations, project finance, feedstock supply, EPC, etc.
- Work comfortably in a hybrid/remote team environment.
- Travel up to 25% as required.
Requirements
- Experience in project financing for large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally energy-related.
- Proven negotiation and people management skills.
- Strong financial modeling capabilities.
- High-level proficiency in spreadsheet and financial software.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (STEM degree advantageous).
- Comfortable working in a hybrid/remote team and willing to travel up to 25%.
Benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $220,000 plus equity.
- High degree of autonomy and participation in decision-making.
- Opportunity to shape significant projects in a rapidly growing sector.
- Work with a team committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
- Engage in an emerging field receiving substantial global investment.
