Finance Head (Startup)

Reporting to: Executive Chairman/ Senior Leadership Team Role

Overview:

Hydgen is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance to lead its financial planning, reporting, and operational finance functions. This role will play a critical part in driving financial performance, ensuring fiscal discipline, supporting strategic initiatives, and enabling data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced hydrogen startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Management

• Lead the development and implementation of budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Deliver timely and insightful financial reports and dashboards to the senior leadership team.
• Monitor financial performance against targets, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.

Operational Finance & Profitability

• Calculate and monitor product-level profitability to support pricing and margin decisions.
• Collaborate with commercial and technical teams to optimize cost structures and operational spending.
• Implement cost management frameworks and margin optimization strategies across business functions.

Cash Flow & Capital Management

• Manage working capital and cash flow forecasting to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and growth.
• Optimize capital allocation in alignment with company strategy and investor expectations.
• Lead financial risk assessments and mitigation plans.

Pricing Strategy & Financial Modeling

• Support pricing decisions with robust financial modeling and market analysis.
• Regularly assess and refine pricing strategies to remain competitive while ensuring healthy margins.
• Analyze unit economics and cost drivers to support strategic pricing initiatives.

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

• Act as a finance business partner to leadership, providing financial insights to guide key business decisions.
• Participate in strategic planning discussions and evaluate financial implications of new projects or market entry.
• Support funding, investor reporting, and external stakeholder communications as needed.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Implement financial policies and procedures that align with best practices and support scalable growth.
• Oversee financial systems and tools, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and develop junior finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and clear communication within the finance function and with other teams.

What you will need to successful

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in financial management, ideally in high growth startups, clean energy, or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of cost modeling, unit economics, and capital management.
• Demonstrated experience in leading financial planning, reporting, and operational finance initiatives.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with financial software, ERP systems, and supply chain management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines.

Preferred Attributes

• Proven track record in leading process improvements and implementing effective financial controls.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence senior management and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse, cross-functional teams.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement.