Chief Financial Officer
Job Description
As a fast-growing agricultural startup, Loam offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and passion thrive. We embrace diversity and believe that our collective expertise and shared commitment can make a significant impact on the global agricultural landscape.
About The Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer [CEO], the Chief Financial Officer [CFO] is a new global role at Loam, responsible for the long-term financial health and management of the business, spanning Australia, Brazil, Canada, and the United States of America. Loam’s CFO oversees the financial planning and analysis, including: budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. As a member of our executive team, this role will be responsible for setting the strategic financial roadmap, while also owning the tactical management and implementation.
Location: In Office, Sydney or Orange, NSW
Responsibilities
- Fosters a culture of selflessness, relentless self improvement, and innovation, within the Finance team and cross functionally
- Develops and execute financial strategies to support the company”s immediate, short-term, and long-term goals, in alignment with overall business goals
- Ensures compliance with accounting standards, legislation, and corporate governance, including ASIC and the Corporations Act.
- Participate in global audit programs and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including financial institutions and suppliers
- Direct the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish financial targets in addition to monitoring and reporting on budget performance throughout the year cross functionally
- Conducts financial analysis and modelling to assess the financial impact of business decisions, identify opportunities for cost optimisation, and drive profitability.
- Represents the organisation in negotiations, external stakeholder engagement, and funding discussions
- Partners with Commercial Operations and Human Resources to draft and manage company incentive programs that drive behaviours, recognition, while balancing the financial needs of the business
- Manage relationships with banks, investors, board members and other financial stakeholders
- Other duties as may be assigned (to be less than 10% of your job scope)
About You
- Proven executive financial Financial leadership in businesses that have been series A/B through a successful exit [either IPO and/or acquisition]
- Prior experience in navigating Founder-Led and/or PE/VC backed businesses and Boards
- Proven senior-level financial management experience in a global, complex organisation, preferably within agriculture-technology and/or manufacturing
- 5-10+ years working knowledge of Australian and American Accounting Standards, taxation, and compliance
- Strong leadership skills, with a focus on coaching, development, and stakeholder relationship management.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic financial planning and delivering actionable insights to executives and boards.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence key decisions.
- Familiarity with industry-standard financial software packages and relevant legislation in the not-for-profit sector.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, the ability to communicate across all levels of an organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across multiple cultures, disciplines and geographies
- Experience with continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to support periodic travel (up to 25%) as needed [includes international travel]
Benefits
- Personal Learning Budget: Support for professional development and continuous growth.
- Flexible Work Environment: Options for remote work to support work-life balance.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to global efforts in environmental sustainability and agriculture.
- Training and Development: Access to a personal development plan with ongoing training opportunities.
Why You Should Join Us
At Loam, we’re tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time with a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference. If you’re eager to apply your skills to a mission that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Loam Bio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic. Apply now
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