FD Capital Recruitment
Head of Finance – Carbon Project Developer

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Head of Finance
FD Capital is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, venture-backed carbon project developer to appoint a Head of Finance. Our client supercharges nature-based carbon project developers globally, combining proprietary technology with deep sector expertise to raise the bar for quality and integrity in the carbon market. Having successfully closed a Series A round, the business is now preparing for a Series B raise as it scales its impact internationally.
This is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven, high-growth business at an inflection point, taking full ownership of the finance function as it professionalises ahead of its next funding round.
The Role
This is a freestanding, full-time Head of Finance position — you will be the senior finance voice within the business, working closely with the CEO and leadership team. Day-to-day bookkeeping and transactional accounting are handled by an established outsourced accounting partner, so this role is focused on strategic and commercial finance rather than transaction processing.
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Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning financial planning & analysis, budgeting, and cash flow management across a fully remote, globally distributed team
- Leading financial workstreams for the upcoming Series B fundraise, including data room preparation, investor reporting, and financial modelling
- Acting as the primary point of contact for the outsourced accounting provider, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Building out financial controls, processes, and KPI reporting as the business scales
- Partnering with the CEO and wider leadership team on strategic decision-making, pricing, and unit economics
- Supporting board reporting and investor relations
Qualifications
About You
- Proven experience operating as a senior finance lead (Financial Controller, Finance Director, or Head of Finance) within a venture-backed, high-growth business
- Direct experience supporting an institutional fundraise (Series A or B) is essential — you understand what investors expect from a data room and financial narrative
- Comfortable working autonomously in a freestanding role, without a large internal finance team, and confident managing an outsourced accounting relationship
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills — this role requires influence and clear communication across a globally distributed, remote-first team
- Experience within climate tech, carbon markets, or sustainability is an advantage but not essential — strong scale-up finance leadership experience matters more
- Fully remote working style, with willingness to travel to London for occasional on-site meetings (monthly/quarterly)


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What's on Offer
- Salary in the range of £90,000–£120,000, dependent on experience
- Fully remote working
- The opportunity to join a mission-led business at a pivotal stage of growth, with genuine influence over the finance function
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