Head of Finance

Antares Ventures is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance for one of our high growth portfolio company in Green Hydrogen Manufacturing industry 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 - Bachelor’s 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.