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Exceptional opportunity for a Venture Partner to be based in The UK with an established and leading European Venture Capital investor in digital technology companies that impact the future energy system. Their recently raised fourth fund provides early growth capital to ventures that shape the energy system transition through smart software and services-based business models.

The new Venture Partner is a part-time opportunity (1-2 or 3 days per week) and offers the flexibility to pursue other business interests in parallel. You will work closely with the existing Partners and the team to increase their presence and reach in the UK and have an opportunity to contribute to tackling the global climate problem through innovation and technology.

Ideal Profile

You are recognized as an accomplished professional with a well-developed network into early and growth-stage venture opportunities in the energy transition field. You have venture transaction experience either as an investment professional or start-up founder and understand what it takes to build key relationships with start-up companies and develop them into leaders in their field. Working with the next generation of entrepreneurs gives you energy and inspiration. You want to be affiliated with a strong brand and team while retaining the flexibility to pursue other business interests or next steps in your career in parallel.

The role:

Scout for and develop new investment opportunities for the fund across the UK market related to digital technologies for a carbon-free energy system.

Contribute to the execution of potential investments through all stages of the process, including initial screening, assessing companies, markets and technologies, and deal execution.

Work with the fund and team to add value in critical areas of leadership, strategy, business development and governance in UK portfolio companies.

Support the fund and local portfolio companies in fund raising, follow-on investments and exit trajectories.

Share sector insights and expertise in the field of the European energy transition and establish thought leadership on behalf of the fund.

Link stakeholders including sector experts, consultants, policymakers, co-investors, advisors and thought leaders to the fund.

Build the fund’s brand and network with key stakeholders such as VC firms, thought leaders, corporate executives and advisors.

If you are potentially open to consider this opportunity, we have a full job description to send you and more about the fund including a link to their website to review.

About the job

Exceptional career opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join as Finance Director for a London based and established Energy Transition SaaS company, which is well capitalised and venture capital funded.

The opportunity

The Finance Director will be a key member of the management team, reporting to the Board and be finance operations focused, responsible for a team of four finance professionals. The Finance Director is responsible for implementing processes and streamlining and executing the financial strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all finance operations: accounting, payroll, supply chain, legal, tax, and treasury in close cooperation with the Managing Director and Executive Chairman.
• Manage third parties to which finance functions have been outsourced.
• Monitor cashflow and cash forecasts; manage relationships with banks and debt providers.
• Developing the business plan, financial strategies, and budgets.
• Developing performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction.
• Maintaining in-depth relations with all members of the management team and key people across the organisation.
• Understanding and mitigating key elements of the company’s risk profile.
• Monitoring legal matters involving the company, and legal and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating Board and shareholder reporting.

We are searching for a Finance Director / CFO for a tech scale-up company or a Finance professional in leadership position in a corporate context, with relevant exposure to growth. Ideal career experience includes:

• Understanding the requirements of private equity and/or venture capital investors.
• Relevant education: Chartered Accountant or degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration.
• Experience in an international context.
• Smart Energy / Energy Transition / SaaS / Hardware company experience.

We have more information to send you regarding a detailed job description and more about this exciting opportunity, if you would like to explore further based on your interest and suitability.