What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Hertha Metals?
About Hertha Metals, Inc. : Hertha Metals is a trail-blazing company committed to revolutionizing the steel industry through its innovative zero-carbon emissions metals manufacturing process. Hertha Metals is not just setting new standards in steel; we are driving transformative change in the steel industry by delivering innovative, more sustainable solutions at an unmatched pace and cost. Our goal is bold : to become the world’s foremost carbon-neutral steel producer, championing a sustainable future for both our industry and our planet. If you aspire to be at the forefront of pioneering efforts to make one of the most significant impacts in the steel industry that will affect generations to come, this is the perfect moment to join us Financial Analyst Hertha Metals is scaling up its revolutionary steel making technology. We are looking for a Financial Analyst t to help drive growth at our clean technology company. You must enjoy working in a fast-paced startup environment where creativity, speed, initiative and cross-functional teamwork are required to succeed. Your responsibilities Develop techno-economic analysis models for Hertha's demonstration and commercial plants Develop revenue projection models to help guide corporate direction and product development Lead search for non-dilutive funding, debt financing, strategic funding avenues Identify, negotiate alongside the CEO, and manage strategic partnerships with suppliers, distributors, and other industry players to enhance the company’s market position Use insights to pivot or refine the company’s roadmap in response to changing market demands Develop plant operating budgets through coordination with operations and engineering teams Take ownership of designing the capital stack for financing Hertha's pilot plants, requiring an understanding of project finance Your experience Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Marketing, Economics or Engineering with finance background) Minimum of 6 years in a finance or techno-economic modeling role, with preferably at least two years of experience at a start-up or within a VC / VC-funded company. Preferable experience in finding and validating funding opportunities Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment Strong team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills. Good communicator. Location : Our facility is located in Conroe, Texas just outside of Houston. While we prefer candidates who can primarily work on-site to foster collaboration and team cohesion, we do offer flexibility for partial remote work for this position. Hertha Culture : Inspired by the work and character of the late Hertha Ayrton, we are pioneers, innovators, and risk-takers who are mission driven towards changing the world. We are : Committed- having a level of enthusiasm to do what it takes to get the job done; we are decisive and aggressively focused on our tasks, all while maintaining professional and social ethics. Efficient – we don’t have purposeless meetings that drag on Ambitious- Proving that what others say is impossible, is in fact possible Inclusive - Valuing each team member’s own perspectives and set of unique experiences that they bring to the table – everyone's voices are heard. Curious - Being curious, productive and innovative. Passionate - Working hard not because we have to, but because we are committed to our mission and enjoy our work. What we offer : Competitive compensation package based on expertise. Compensation is increased based on achieved business development milestones Stock : ownership in a funded company that is innovating in a trillion-dollar industry Paid unpaid parental leave after 1 year at the company (12 weeks paid, with flexible working style to transition after parental leave such as part-time remote working) Flexible working style : as long as you get the job done, we are flexible with remote working on days that you don’t need to be in the lab or at the pilot facilities Growth : our team is comprised of people with a growth mindset, and we want to help you achieve your future career goals accordingly Time off : This is a fast-paced startup company working in one of the most exciting sectors and the last thing we want is our valuable team members to burn out. Hertha Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We firmly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. In fact, we uniquely hold our shareholders and board members to higher standards than a majority of companies. All employment decisions at Hertha Metals are based on the expertise that the position calls for, without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age. Powered by JazzHR
