Director of Finance

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Believer Meats Full time

Believer Meats is an innovative start-up revolutionizing the food industry through the development and commercialization of cultivated meat products. Leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology, we aim to provide sustainable, ethical, and high-quality meat alternatives to consumers worldwide. As we prepare to transition from research and development to commercialization, we are seeking a seasoned Finance and Commercial Planning Director to join our team.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field, CFA/CPA, MBA or advanced finance degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in commercially oriented finance roles, ideally in growing food/ beverage company.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Experience working with cross functional teams to support commercial and product planning.
- Strong understanding of integrated business planning (IBP) processes and principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Proven leadership and communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and drive innovation.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth entrepreneurial environment preferred.

Your day-to-day:
**Financial Planning and Analysis**:

- Develop and maintain dynamic financial models that incorporate information on production volumes, sales demand, pricing, COGS, CapEx, and SG&A projections.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Tech Transfer, Procurement, Product Development) to understand performance against key indicators and adjust costs and projections.
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to senior management to support strategic decision making, and drive business growth and profitability.

**Commercial Planning & Decision Support**
- Develop and implement an IBP framework that integrates financial planning, sales and operations planning (S&OP), demand planning, supply chain management, commercial planning, and pricing strategies.
- Partner with product and commercial team to provide financial insights and analysis that inform market expansion, product development, and partnerships.
- Evaluate potential investments and strategic opportunities, conducting financial due diligence and ROI analysis.
- Construct budget and business case for products that includes market mapping, demand planning, and pricing

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**Budgeting and Forecasting**:

- Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and actionable financial plans.
- Monitor budget variances, identify areas of concern or opportunity, and provide recommendations to optimize resource allocation and drive efficiency.

**Financial Reporting and Analysis**:

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for senior management, investors, and other stakeholders.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and business development opportunities.

**Strategic Planning and Decision Support**:

- Partner with product and commercial team to provide financial insights and analysis that inform market expansion, product development, and partnerships.
- Evaluate potential investments and strategic opportunities, conducting financial due diligence and ROI analysis.

**Risk Management and Compliance**:

- Identify financial risks and opportunities, assess their potential impact on the business, and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards, staying informed of industry trends and best practices.



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