Job Description

Hertha Metals is an innovative start-up revolutionizing the steel industry with a cutting-edge technology that enables cost-competitive, green iron production. As we scale our operations and secure financing for future projects, we seek a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive our financial strategy, secure project financing, and lead key strategic partnerships.
This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of industrial innovation while working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where creativity, speed, initiative and cross-functional teamwork are required to succeed.  

• Project & Corporate Financing: Secure both dilutive and non-dilutive financing, including venture capital, government grants, loans, and strategic investments to support the company’s rapid expansion.
• Technoeconomic & Financial Modeling: Develop, refine, and present detailed technoeconomic models to guide corporate decision-making and key product development directions, optimize capital efficiency, and attract investors.
• Fundraising & Investor Relations: Lead capital-raising efforts for non-dilutive funding, debt financing, strategic funding avenues. B uild relationships with VCs, private equity, and institutional investors, and manage investor communications.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with executive leadership to define the company’s long-term financial strategy, growth roadmap, and risk management approach.
• Partnerships & Negotiations: Manage and negotiate strategic partnerships, alongside the leadership team, with suppliers, distributors, and industry stakeholders to strengthen the company’s market position and supply chain.
• Financial Leadership & Operations: Establish financial policies, oversee cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure strong fiscal health.
• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements in the U.S. and international markets.

• Use insights to pivot or refine the company’s roadmap in response to changing market demands 

• Develop plant operating budgets through coordination with operations and engineering teams  

• Take ownership of designing the capital stack for financing Hertha's pilot plants, requiring an understanding of project finance 

• Start-Up Finance Expertise – Proven track record in start-ups, scale-ups, and high-growth companies , with experience navigating the financial challenges of early-stage businesses.
• Project Financing Experience – Demonstrated ability to secure infrastructure, industrial, or manufacturing project financing , including private, public, and alternative funding sources.
• Technoeconomic & Financial Modeling – Strong analytical skills in financial modeling, technoeconomic assessments and modeling, and ROI analysis to support investment decisions.
• Venture Capital & Investor Relations – Experience securing VC, private equity, or strategic investment and managing investor expectations.
• Non-Dilutive Funding Knowledge – Experience securing grants, tax incentives, and government-backed financing is a plus.
• Strategic Negotiation Skills – Strong ability to structure and negotiate strategic partnerships with key industry players, ensuring our competitive advantage.
• Fast-Paced & Adaptive Mindset – Ability to operate in a high-growth, fast-moving environment, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Marketing, Economics or Engineering with finance background) 
• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10–15 years of relevant experience . The following is an approximate outline of the ideal candidate’s experience:
  • At least 5–7 years in a start-up or rapidly growing company environment, preferably in industries related to manufacturing, energy, or technology. This is crucial for understanding the financial challenges and dynamics specific to scaling new ventures.
  • Experience in Project Financing: A proven track record of securing project financing , including both dilutive and non-dilutive capital (e.g., grants, venture capital, loans, government funding) for large-scale industrial projects, ideally with a focus on capital-intensive industries such as manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure.
  • Technoeconomic Modeling Expertise: At least 5 years of experience in technoeconomic modeling and financial analysis in industries requiring high levels of technical and economic evaluation to inform investment and financing decisions.
  • Venture Capital and Strategic Partnerships: Extensive experience (5+ years) in VC funding and managing strategic partnerships , especially in negotiating with suppliers, distributors, and investors to create and maintain value for the company.
  • Leadership and Strategic Planning: 3–5 years of direct leadership experience as a CFO or in a senior finance role, overseeing financial strategy, planning, and operations while working closely with senior leadership on strategic business decisions .
  • Fast-Paced & Adaptive Work Environment: The ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment, ideally with experience in managing rapid growth and financial scaling .

• Competitive compensation package based on expertise. Compensation is increased based on achieved business development milestones 

• Stock: ownership in a funded company that is innovating in a trillion-dollar industry 

• Paid + unpaid parental leave after 1 year at the company (12 weeks paid, with flexible working style to transition after parental leave such as part-time remote working) 

• Flexible working style: as long as you get the job done, we are flexible with remote working on days that you don’t need to be in the lab or at the pilot facilities 

• Growth: our team is comprised of people with a growth mindset, and we want to help you achieve your future career goals accordingly 

• Time off: This is a fast-paced startup company working in one of the most exciting sectors and the last thing we want is our valuable team members to burn out.  

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