Financial Controller

About Stride Green:

Stride Green operates an asset finance and management platform focused on key climate technology sectors, including electric vehicles (EVs), green hydrogen, solar assets, circular economy, and energy storage. Currently, the platform specializes in commercial EVs, integrating stakeholders such as warehouses, factories, fleet operators, OEMs, financiers, and lessors while offering value-added asset management solutions. Through asset intelligence solutions like early warning systems, asset tracking, and uptime monitoring, Stride Green optimizes performance and mitigates risks. The platform enables vehicle-level financing and leasing, collaborating with lenders and lessors while deploying capital selectively.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Finance Controller to lead financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial planning within the fast-growing green finance and asset management ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have expertise in financial management, regulatory compliance, and asset financing, driving financial efficiency and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for Stride Green.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and climate finance policies.
• Lead financial audits, liaising with auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and implement internal controls to mitigate financial risks, particularly in asset-backed lending and leasing.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions with a focus on vehicle financing and leasing.
• Provide strategic financial insights to leadership, supporting business growth and capital allocation.
• Optimize financial processes, integrating fintech innovations and digital finance solutions.
• Supervise and mentor the finance team, ensuring alignment with the company's sustainability and climate finance goals.

Key Metrics:

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and audits.
• Compliance with regulatory and climate finance requirements.
• Efficiency in cash flow and asset-backed lending / leasing management.
• Effectiveness of risk mitigation and financial controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: CA / CPA / CFA / MBA in Finance.
• Experience: 8+ years in financial management, preferably in NBFC, fintech, financing/leasing.
• Strong understanding of GAAP / IFRS, taxation, and financial regulations.
• Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting for asset-backed financing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in green finance, EV financing, asset leasing, or climate tech investments.
• Knowledge of M&A, investment strategies, and fundraising.
• Experience in working with international financial regulations related to climate technology and sustainability funding.