Senior Business Advisor

Vianode is looking for a Senior Business Advisor to join our team in shaping the future of battery technology.

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and a holistic sustainability offering including a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint.

Vianode operates the world's most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herøya Norway. The next step involves executing multi-billion dollar phased investment program dedicated to establishing large-scale plants across North America and Europe.

Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading industrial and financial companies Hydro and Altor.

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About the Position:

To support our exciting growth phase in North America, we are now hiring for a key strategic position as Senior Business Advisor. If you are interested in working in a fast-paced environment and be a part of a competent and passionate team, this is the right opportunity for you. The role will be exposed to a wide range of tasks across different areas connecting finance with technology, operations, production, government relations etc.

Reporting to: Managing Director North America

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support the Managing Director North America in key strategic initiatives across financing and government funding, negotiations, government relations and stakeholder management

• Play a key role in negotiating and structuring federal and provincial funding, land acquisition and municipal incentives, securing power for the large-scale facility and negotiating Power Purchase Agreement (PPA),

• Collaborate closely with the finance department to support project financing and equity capital raises, including interactions with leading financial institutions and stakeholders.
• Contribute in key initiatives and improvements across Operations, Supply Chain, Technology, and Finance, acting as a key partner in decision-making and strategy execution.
• Act as the primary contact for various business aspects, including financing, investments, and business relationships.
• Deliver high-impact reports and analysis to management, providing insights that influence business decisions and strategy.
• Address a variety of tasks and strategic projects as they arise, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Industrial Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in industrial companies, management consulting, investment banking or similar roles.
• In-depth knowledge of structuring financing, capital raises, investor relations is an advantage.
• Experience with large, complex industrial projects, preferably in manufacturing or production industries is an advantage.
• International business experience and a genuine interest in the green transition, battery technology, and sustainability.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

Personal Skills:

• Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Strategic mindset with a high level of integrity.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Independent and proactive, yet a team player.
• Self-driven with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong technical and business acumen with the ability to analyze complex issues.
• Solution-oriented and dedicated, with a willingness to take ownership of tasks.

Location: Initially Remote (home office) until an office is available.

The specific location of this role is confidential and will be revealed to selected applicants.

At Vianode, we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.

You are a great fit for our team if you:

• Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.
• Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.
• Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.

Why Join Vianode?

Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.

Apply today !

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.