Director of Finance

Here at Modern Meadow we are harnessing the power of design, biology, and engineering to produce biofabricated materials. As we continue to grow we are seeking to hire a driven finance director who will work to plan, execute and support initiatives in financial and business strategy and financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the leadership team and other stakeholders to develop and leverage financial models to assist management in strategic decision-making and scenario analysis
• Partner with internal/external stakeholders on operational performance and strategic business matters and initiatives
• Manage and maintain the company’s strategic operating plan with appropriate controls
• Lead the benchmarking and setting of key financial and operational metrics; Develop and manage dashboards for the leadership team
• Manage and evolve the company’s annual budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure company objectives are appropriately resourced and successfully executed
• Lead monthly reviews of operational/financial results and variances; and adopt strategies to influence operational changes and behavior
• Evaluate, implement and manage finance/BI systems and tools to support effective financial, planning & analysis and business support requirements
• Partner with controllership to support an effective financial and business control environment as well as to ensure integrity of master data
• Develop and manage team members
• Support the CFO and CEO in Board and investor presentations, and other strategic activities

Requirements:

• BS/BA in Finance/Accounting; MBA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive analytical experience from a top global investment bank, global management consulting firm and/or corporate finance/FP&A role; public company experience a plus
• 2+ years of management experience
• Experience with the financial planning and analysis function preferred
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly; Working knowledge of finance and BI platforms/tools preferred
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence diverse groups in a dynamic and changing environment
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey new concepts and/or complex matters to any level of the organization or our key stakeholders (e.g. Board, bankers, auditors, tax advisors)
• Strong organizational and execution skills with an effective ability to proactively prioritize and resourcefully drive results
• Excellent analytical skills demonstrating good judgment and ability to frame and solve business problems creatively
• A natural leader. Your track record shows numerous occasions of bringing people together, formally or informally, to accomplish something you’re passionate about
• Tendency to ‘geek’ out a little when it comes to science!