We are looking for a Finance Director to own the operational engine of our business. Rather than focusing on fundraising, you will dive deep into the cogs that make the company work, scaling financial processes, managing complex cash flows, and ensuring our day-to-day operations are efficient, robust, and ready for global expansion.
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Finance Director at Rainforest Builder
Are you a finance leader who thrives on building the operational 'cogs' that make a business run? This VC-backed startup is looking for a Finance Director to move beyond fundraising and focus on scaling a world-class operational engine. Based in London with flexibility for Portugal, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing international workflows and unit economics for a mission-driven company during a period of massive growth.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Rainforest Builder
Role overview
Environmental Services / Nature Tech
Rainforest Builder Ltd is an integrated nature tech company dedicated to large-scale tropical forest restoration, primarily focused on sub-Saharan Africa. The company has a mission to restore a million hectares of degraded rainforest, sequestering hundreds of millions of tonnes of CO2 and restoring native biodiversity while delivering significant community and economic impact. Its multidisciplinary model combines scientific research, advanced analytics, AI, and forestry expertise to create and manage rainforest restoration projects, generate top-tier carbon and biodiversity credits for global investors, and deliver long-term economic development for local communities. Operations are fully integrated, covering everything from project origination and scientific analysis to seed collection, nursery management, silviculture, and ongoing measurement of environmental and social outcomes. As of 2025, Rainforest Builder employs around 2,000 people across projects in Ghana, Sierra Leone, and other West African countries, operating on a landscape scale (100,000+ hectares per project) with a long-term vision.
What you will do
- Design and implement scalable financial systems and controls to support rapid international expansion and complex operational workflows.
- Manage all aspects of day-to-day financial operations including payroll, tax compliance, and vendor management across multiple jurisdictions.
- Partner with cross-functional leads to optimize unit economics and improve the operational efficiency of the company's core products.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience as a Head of Finance or Finance Director within a high-growth startup environment, specifically focusing on operational excellence.
- Expert-level knowledge of multi-entity accounting and international financial regulations, with a preference for experience in the UK and Portugal.
- A hands-on builder who enjoys getting into the details of the "cogs" and is comfortable navigating the ambiguity of a scaling business.
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead the operational transformation of a high-traction startup where finance is a core driver of business efficiency rather than just a reporting function.
- Join a mission-driven company at a critical scaling phase with strong backing from leading venture capital investors.
- Influence global operations across multiple territories including the UK and Portugal with a high degree of autonomy.
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
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Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If your profile’s a match and Rainforest Builder wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.