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We are hiring a Head of Finance.
Biome Makers is a global AgTech on a mission to restore soil health! We are a fun, multicultural and energetic team, composed of industry experts, top scientists, and talented engineers. We preserve the startup mindset of innovation and continue to bring solutions to tackle global challenges. Check out our impact so far through this Report.
Founded in California’s Silicon Valley in 2015, Biome Makers is setting the standard in soil health with BeCrop technology. We integrate soil microbiology into agricultural decision-making to optimise farming practices and reverse the degradation of arable soils. With labs across the globe, customers on 4 continents, and 1M+ acres of land impacted, Biome Makers has revitalised soil functionality and agricultural sustainability worldwide.
We are seeking a highly accomplished, visionary, and driven Head of Finance to lead our Finance team at Biome Makers. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will be pivotal in shaping the company’s financial strategy and ensuring operational excellence on a global scale.
Location: Spain (remote)

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement the organization's financial strategy, forecast financial trends, and prepare long-term financial plans. Identify opportunities for growth and cost optimization.
2. Financial Reporting and Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, oversee regulatory compliance, and manage relationships with external auditors.
3. Budgeting and Cost Management: Establish and manage budgets across departments, monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with financial goals.
4. Capital Management: Oversee cash flow, liquidity, and working capital. Manage investments and negotiate with banks and investors for funding needs.
5. Business Strategy: Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and board on financial implications of business decisions and evaluate strategic opportunities.

Job Competencies & Personal Attributes:

1. Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial decisions with long-term organizational goals.
2. Leadership and Influence: Inspiring and guiding teams to achieve high performance.
3. Strong Communication Skills: Explaining complex financial concepts clearly.
4. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Interpreting data to make informed decisions.
5. Adaptability and Resilience: Thriving in fast-paced environments.
6. Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
7. Decision-Making Confidence: Making tough decisions under uncertainty.

Best Perks in the Industry:

1. Highly competitive executive compensation package
2. Remote Work Environment
3. Flexible Scheduling
4. Access to coworking spaces
5. Advanced executive development and continuous learning programs
6. Cross-functional collaboration within a global, multidisciplinary team.

Biome Makers is an ecosystem. Our team specializes in soil science, agriculture, business, genetics, biotechnology, computer science, and much more. We are a team with different nationalities: USA, Spain, Canada, France, Argentina, and many other countries, focused on promoting sustainable agriculture worldwide!
After all, soil is alive. It harbors an abundance of life forms that breathe, grow, work together, and perform functions on a community level. Like soil, at Biome Makers, we grow, work together, and support each other in our mission towards soil recovery.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Biome Makers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
We'd love to hear from you!