Head of Finance & Operations

at  Cambrium

What we do
mission is to trigger the next wave of material innovation. We are leveraging the power of biotechnology to design and develop cutting-edge materials for a greener tomorrow. We enable new biomaterials in cosmetics, fashion and plastics by harnessing nature’s building blocks. Through computational design, automated lab work and the power of biomanufacturing, Cambrium creates novel protein materials with enhanced chemical and physical properties.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We consider all applications equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply, and we can help with immigration.
At Cambrium, we’ve successfully developed an innovative product for the skincare market;. But we’re just at the beginning, our world-class research team is already working on new products for - amongst others - the fashion and nutrition industry. We are now gearing up to bring these products to market and scale our operations. To lead this critical phase from a financial perspective, we’re in search of a Head of Finance & Operations who shares our passion and purpose.
Your role
You’ll be responsible for all things finance, accounting, legal & supply chain, playing a central role in our journey to success. Over the next 18 months, we will prepare the organization for a strong Series A round and we will need your help to further develop excellent financial systems & operations to get there. It will be a very hands-on role in the beginning, requiring entrepreneurial abilities & resilience. After the Series A, we believe that this role can and should develop further into a more senior and strategic position with substantial team responsibilities.

• Define and implement structural, legal and operational foundation of the organization in direct collaboration with the CEO
• Own and proactively develop end-to-end Finance function and related tasks, e.g. fund prioritization, budgeting and daily finance operations (payroll, benefits, etc.) as well as fundraising support
• Lead the supply chain strategy definition and translation into an operational roadmap and milestones through the synthesis of key internal and external insights
• Drive the key strategic and operational efficiency levers, owning and implementing high-priority initiatives
• Manage and coordinate legal affairs to safeguard the organization’s compliance

Your profile

• BA/BS in business or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Masters or MBA a plus
• Significant experience in finance, accounting or legal with at least 5+ years of relevant experience
• Ambiguity is not something that you fear, instead, you are driven by rapid change and meet it with your problem-solving mindset
• Previous experience in building teams/organizations in fast-growing startup(s) is a plus
• Previous experience in a company selling & shipping goods
• Previous experience in collaborating with R&D teams is a plus
• Entrepreneurial drive, willingness to take responsibility, high ambition, and the ability to achieve goals collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communication (DE/EN) and interpersonal skills in order to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

What we offer

• Employee Stock Options
• Flexible working hours
• Regular team events
• Impassioned lunch discussions
• Learning & Development Program for all our team members
• Travel Card
• Subsidized gym membership
• Subsidized lunch
• Generous vacation policy
• Free drinks, fruit, and snacks
• Be part of our journey to a future of sustainable materials