Carbon Equity is looking for an Operations & Finance manager to support building the engine to transition from start-up to scale-up, working directly with the Chief Operating Officer. In this role, you will drive operational excellence, ensure seamless execution of strategies, maintain a strong foundation for the company's growth and foster cross-team collaboration and development. We are looking for someone who can combine thought and action, gets excited by getting things done and has experience running complex projects and processes, preferably in a scale-up environment.
About Carbon Equity
Carbon Equity is the world's first climate venture capital and private equity fund investing platform.
Carbon Equity was founded with the goal of helping people have a material climate impact with their money while making a good return in the process. We believe investing in companies bringing innovative climate technologies to market is one of the best ways to accelerate decarbonization. Think of alternative proteins, zero-carbon cement, nuclear fusion and electric tractors. Most of these companies are funded on the private market, via venture capital and growth equity funds. Such funds have high barriers to entry, with minimum tickets in the millions. Carbon Equity opens this world of climate private market investing up to individual investors by lowering ticket sizes and bundling investors together.
Your Role
As the Operations and Finance Manager at Carbon Equity, you will play a critical role in our start-up's success by supporting the Chief Operating Officer in setting up and managing finance and operations. Your responsibilities will be key in building a scalable engine to drive Carbon Equity’s growth. You will support the COO in all areas of responsibilities, the translation of strategic goals into actionable plans, serving as a liaison between teams, data analysis, overseeing key projects and collaborating on (technology) innovation initiatives. You would also be sent on missions to identify key bottlenecks in the organisation and brainstorm with the COO on how to solve them. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven company and be at the forefront of climate-focused investment initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
You will support the COO with:
Strategy and Execution
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with growth objectives.
Optimize processes, resource allocation, and project execution for efficiency.
Financial Oversight
Manage financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow to support growth.
Make strategic financial decisions and monitor financial health.
Team Leadership and Performance
Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and empowerment to achieve optimal outcomes.
Scale-Up Management
Drive the execution of scale-up plans, expansion, and resource allocation.
Ensure readiness to manage increased demand and growth challenges.
Innovation and Alignment
Collaborate with the management team to align operational initiatives with strategy.
Foster innovation and continuous improvement for sustained competitiveness.
Qualifications and Skills
To excel in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and skills:
You have a Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
You have at least 3 years of proven experience in finance, project management or other operational roles, preferably in the fintech or financial services industry.
Getting things done in the most efficient manner possible gets you excited.
You bring an analytical mindset with the ability to interpret all kinds of data and make strategic recommendations.
You are able to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Exceptional communication skills and sensitivity to foster collaboration with various stakeholders.
Passionate about mitigating climate change, and committed to Carbon Equity's purpose-driven mission.
Join Carbon Equity
To apply for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a brief statement on how you resonate with Carbon Equity's mission and values to larakoole@carbonequity.com. We look forward to welcoming an exceptional candidate who shares our vision and dedication to building a net-zero economy.
