We're working on a challenging and incredibly exciting mission: to bring cultured meat to market. A crucial part of growing a great team is having someone making sure financial strategies are aligned with the company's long-term objectives.
Mosa Meat is seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team in Maastricht. The CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of the company, ensuring sustainable growth, and maximizing all stakeholder value. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of at least 5 years as a CFO, with expertise in fundraising, investments, purchasing and financial management.
Do you want the same as we do?
Would you like to be a crucial part of bringing cultured meat to market, having a massive positive impact on the planet from an environmental and animal welfare perspective?
Do you love to collaborate with a great international team of world-class scientists and engineers in a fast-paced and exciting scale-up environment?
What are your key responsibilities?
- Financial Strategy: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with Mosa Meat's long-term objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results.
- Fundraising and Investments: Lead fundraising efforts to support the company's growth initiatives, achieving ambitious targets.
- Financial Planning and Analysis: drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to optimize performance and spending, delivering accurate and actionable reports to drive decision-making.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, safeguarding the company's financial health.
- Leadership and Team Management: Provide strong leadership and guidance to the finance and procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, and being approachable for team members at all levels.
- Strategic Decision Making: Collaborate closely with the CEO and executive team to make strategic decisions that drive business growth and efficiency, leveraging financial insights.
- Reporting and Compliance: Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and presenting findings in a clear and understandable manner.
- Partnerships: Lead due diligence efforts and provide financial insights during mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, driving successful integration and value creation.
What are we looking for?
At least 5 years of experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role in a technological environment, with a proven track record of delivering results.
Proven experience in fundraising, investments, and financial management, with a focus on achieving targets and objectives.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights that drive business performance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English (Dutch is a plus), and an approachable demeanor that fosters collaboration and teamwork.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a track record of driving results in a fast-paced environment, while being accessible and supportive to team members.
Preferably experience with IT, legal, logistics, and procurement, with a strong understanding of how these functions impact financial performance.
Preferably experience with applying for public grants and associated reporting.
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply (with equal suitability, preference will be given to a woman).
What can you expect from us?
- Competitive salary and SARs package
- Pension and other attractive secondary employment benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and leadership, and you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment, we invite you to join Mosa Meat as our CFO and contribute to our continued success. Apply now to be part of our journey! We will review applications on a rolling basis.
In case you have any questions, you are welcome to contact our CEO Maarten Bosch at maarten@mosameat.com.
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