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Director of Finance

Posted 2024-10-23

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💎 Seniority level: Director, Proven experience as Director of Finance or similar leadership role, preferably at a start-up or fast-growing company

📍 Location: United States

🔍 Industry: Aerospace & defense

🏢 Company: Primordial Labs

⏳ Experience: Proven experience as Director of Finance or similar leadership role, preferably at a start-up or fast-growing company

🪄 Skills: LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentData AnalysisPeople ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategyFinancial ManagementBusiness developmentData analysisStrategic ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaborationMicrosoft Excel

Requirements:
  • Proven experience as Director of Finance or in a similar leadership role, ideally at a startup in the aerospace & defense sector.
  • Experience in a financial leadership role while transitioning from early stage to growth.
  • Strong grasp of the defense industry and its planning, programming, budgeting, and execution processes.
  • Expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Experience with fundraising efforts and managing external financial relationships.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating urgency and adaptability.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing and collaborating with senior executives and stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
  • Craft and execute financial strategies aligned with growth goals.
  • Lead financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Develop and analyze financial models for business scenarios and growth opportunities.
  • Manage cash flow, capital, and financing for expansion.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to enhance financial performance and efficiency.
  • Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making.
  • Grow the finance organization during scaling.
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