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London, United KingdomNot Disclosed

Financial COO at Well-funded deep-tech energy startup

Are you a commercially minded leader ready to scale a high-growth startup beyond Series A? We are looking for a Financial COO to join a well-funded deep-tech energy startup in London to drive operational excellence and lead complex global negotiations. This is a rare opportunity to partner directly with the CEO to shape the strategic direction and financial future of a business backed by top-tier VCs.

Overview

Role overview

As a strategic leader and business partner to the CEO, you will drive operational excellence and financial strategy during a critical scaling phase. You will oversee the executional drumbeat of the organization, managing complex commercial negotiations, financial reporting, and future fundraising initiatives to ensure the company reaches its ambitious growth targets and high-performance standards.

Company

About the company

Well-funded deep-tech energy startup

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Lead and mentor a best-in-class operations function while implementing scalable systems and automated processes.
  • Manage financial performance, working with the controller to present clear results and strategic insights to the board.
  • Structure and lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements with global partners to maximize profitability.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • Proven experience scaling a business through and beyond Series A with a strong grasp of growth-stage pitfalls.
  • Exceptional commercial acumen with the ability to influence broader business strategy and manage future exit events.
  • High-energy leader with the charisma to rally teams toward stretch goals and maintain an executional drumbeat.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Rare opportunity to join the leadership team of a high-growth startup navigating the transition beyond Series A.
  • High-impact position where you will shape the operational strategy and commercial framework for global partnerships.
  • Dynamic environment backed by top-tier VCs with a focus on solving complex, large-scale industrial challenges.

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