Head of Finance (gn) @ Climate AgTech Start-Up, Remote

ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are an impact-driven, remote-first, ClimateTech (CDR) startup headquartered in Germany and Brazil to reverse climate change and make tropical agriculture more regenerative, low-carbon, and sustainable. We are working with Enhanced Rock Weathering in tropical agriculture, focusing on Brazil. We do this to create a liveable planet for future generations and, specifically, to regenerate soils and ecosystems, grow nutritious food, and increase food security and sovereignty in the tropics.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a remote role. We are open to both Head of Finance and CFO profiles. The title would be confirmed based on our learnings from the selection process.
Location: Brazil, US or Europe
Language skills: must: English, plus: Portuguese, plus: German
Start Date: ideally February/March 2025 but flexible

➡️ HEAD OF FINANCE INFORMATIVE VIDEO BY MATYAS ⬅️

We’re a growing startup in the climate-, agtech space, with entities in Brazil and Germany, operating globally preparing for further funding and expansion. As our Head of Finance/CFO, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping and driving our financial strategy.
This role is awesome for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and operations, is eager for growth, is experienced in scaling startups, and is skilled at building trusted relationships connecting us with the right partners in the international financial ecosystem.

The Impact you can make
In this role, you will continue building a scalable finance function that enables sustainable growth while positioning us for success in debt financing and fundraising. Your expertise will directly empower the business to scale our operations, unlocking our ability to remove carbon at gigaton scale and contribute meaningfully to the fight against climate change.

Core working relationships
As Head of Finance/CFO, you will report directly to the CEO (Felix) and work closely with our investors, and the leadership team. You’ll lead a capable and ambitious finance team, including a Finance Manager/Controller (Carlos) and a Finance Analyst (Isadora) while building trusted relationships both inside and outside the business. As a core leader with authority and decision-making, you will be instrumental in driving financial strategy, partnering with each department, and fostering confidence across all stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Capital & Financial Resources

• Design and implement scalable non-dilutive financing solutions to grow the companies operations

• Establish relationships with international investors and lenders, ensuring access to capital across Brazil, the EU, and the US.

• Support Equity investment efforts with structured governance.

Financial Strategy & Governance

• Develop and oversee a robust financial plan aligned with our growth objectives.

• Manage balance sheet debt, particularly for debt partnerships, ensuring sustainable financing.

• Maintain 100% accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with international standards. Experience within Brazil and Germany is a big plus.

• Provide legal and commercial support across teams, fostering a culture of compliance and risk management.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted first-line advisor to the CEO and collaborate closely with shareholders and board members.

• Represent the company externally with credibility, inspiring confidence among investors and commercial partners.

Team Leadership & Finance Operations

• Work closely with our Finance team to build scalable financial structures and processes, balancing strategic oversight with operational excellence.

• Implement new tools and technologies to build productive financial operations across the startup.

• Build and lead a lean finance team capable of growing with the company.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Core Skills & Experience

• 7–8+ years of experience in finance leadership roles, ideally in asset management, investment banking or scaling high-growth startups.

• Proven track record in fundraising, especially in securing debt financing,  e.g. venture debt, private debt.

• Well established network of relationships within the international financial ecosystem

• Scaling Finance Operations from 1 to 2.

• International exposure, with excellent English communication skills and experience navigating global financial ecosystems.

• Experience or personal interest in sustainability or climate.

Key Qualities

• Detail-oriented with the ability to see the big picture and make sound strategic decisions.

• A natural negotiator with exceptional interpersonal skills and a high level of external trust.

• Outcome-focused personality, a strategic-doer.

• A scalable balance between risk appetite and control.

• A seasoned people leader with high self-awareness.

Bonus Points (but not essential)

• MBA is a plus.

• German and Portuguese are a big plus.

WHAT WE VALUE

At InPlanet, we have a big vision of solving climate change, and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about making a positive difference in the world of Carbon Removal Solutions. Trust guides our actions, drive fuels our efforts, and impact is our goal.

• Trust: You believe in being kind and transparent in the workplace, fostering an environment where trust thrives and collaboration flourishes.

• Drive: You possess an innate drive to take action with a hands-on, can-do attitude, propelled by urgency.

• Impact: You dream big and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the world, aligning with our overarching mission to address climate change.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Share options (ESOP) to make you feel like an owner.

• Home Office Budget

• Fully Remote: Join us from anywhere within the CET (- 4/5-hour time zones).

• Personal development budget

• Language Programme Monthly Allowance

• 34+ days annual leave

• The opportunity to be autonomous, make a huge difference, and belong to a vision.

• Occasional off-sites in Brazil yay!

• Laptop to fuel your productivity