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 ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & ManagementLead 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 & ProfitabilityCalculate 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 ManagementManage 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 ModelingSupport 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 PartnershipAct 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 & ComplianceMaintain 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 & DevelopmentMentor 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 successfulBachelor’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 AttributesProven 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.