Are you a hands-on, results-oriented team player with at least 8 years experience as a senior finance leader looking to contribute to the development of multimillion-pound low carbon fuels projects? If so, we want to welcome you to the Carbon Neutral Fuels team. As part of the Executive Team you will own and develop robust financial models that inform CNF’s growth strategy; contribute to the implementation of an appropriate funding strategy underpinned by detailed modelling and planning, and streamline our day-to-day financial operations. Employment Type: Part-time, Flexible Hours, Qualifications: Experienced CFO with relevant accountancy qualifications (ACCA/ CIMA / ACA) Disability confident employer
Working closely with our Executive Team, you will be integral to developing our long-term growth strategy and ensuring the translation of business objectives into financial strategy. You will own the financial models used to underpin investor engagement and will be empowered to make clear decisions on our future strategy. You will be required to set up the backend of financial processes, ensuring consistency and oversight. You will be highly dependable, have the ability to handle large sums of money in a fast paced environment and will relish the opportunity to set the strategic direction of a fast growing scale up. We are looking for someone who is strategic yet hands-on, a commercially minded finance leader who has helped scale ambitious, high-growth businesses.
• Competitive salary and company pension • A flexible working policy that is outcomes driven • Generous holiday entitlement (30 FTE days plus bank holidays) • We accommodate all religious holidays and our flexible leave policy reflects this • CNF provides flexible working options for those with care requirements, and supports maternity / paternity / carers leave for individuals with caring responsibilities • Career development training and budget.
• Own and maintain company and project level financial models, including cash flows, budgets and forecasts to lead on the development and implementation of a robust, long-term financial strategy • Use your strong knowledge of financial principles and strategic thinking to support upcoming fundraising activities and financial structuring • As part of the Executive Team, create growth strategies for our pipeline of low carbon fuels projects, both in the UK and internationally • Prepare and present detailed financial reports, forecasts and risk analyses for our stakeholders including investors, lenders, Governments and the Board • Implement financial controls, policies and procedures to provide the foundations for growing the finance team • Build an inclusive, welcoming and engaging company culture
• Bring the company’s financial models in house and provide regular updates and reporting based on engineering, policy and market developments for our flagship project: Project Starling and other projects in the pipeline • Input into fundraising collateral and contributions to investor meetings • Contribute to the development of a project financing strategy to enable our flagship project: Project Starling to achieve FID in 2028 • Manage and own day to day financial operations and develop and own financial management policies and procedures • Prepare quarterly reports for Board meetings
• You must have a relevant accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA/ CIMA / ACA) • Previously held a senior finance leadership role, ideally in both a corporate and a scale up environment • Demonstrable ability in financial modelling and valuation, forecasting and strategic financial planning • Managing multi-million pound budgets in a fast paced environment and capable of identifying opportunities for investment and financial optimisation • Have excellent decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy • Right to work in the UK
• Experience interpreting and creating forward pricing curves for commodities Recent experience raising debt and equity for project finance and the associated risk management, and reporting • MBA or equivalent
• Be confident in working with a small team of skilled individuals to deliver on project outcomes • Comfortable working within a scale-up environment • A customer-centric commercial mindset with the ability to confidently communicate with multiple stakeholders, including investors and the supply chain
We work on a trust-based model, motivated by outcomes rather than rigid processes. We value and take input from everyone on the team and work hard to create a culture of inclusivity, transparency and integrity. We are deeply motivated by a strong desire to help be a part of the solution to climate change and hope that as we grow, we can deliver even more local and national impact in communities.
Creating a diverse and welcoming workplace is also very important to us and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a small team, finding the right culture fit is key. Empowering great people is what makes CNF successful and we are determined to find the very best to join our growing team!
We believe in connecting the world through sustainable flight and clean seas. At Carbon Neutral Fuels, a growing organisation established in 2022, we see a future where clean travel is the norm, not the exception.
Our flagship production facility, Project Starling, was awarded UK Government Department of Transport funding to complete engineering studies, collaborate with vendors and undertake site selection. This facility will produce sustainable aviation fuel for the domestic market.
To enable growth of this project and our strong pipeline, we are growing our finance team. We are building an inclusive, engaging team of makers that enjoy solving complex problems, who are aligned in our vision of creating a better future for tomorrow.
We would like to have someone in the position as soon as possible, however, we are happy to consider a delayed start date for the right candidate.
Carbon Neutral Fuels is pioneering the future of sustainable aviation and marine fuels. Using cutting-edge power-to-liquid technology, we're creating carbon-neutral alternatives that will revolutionize the transport industry.