Head of Finance and Legal

vor 3 Monaten


Horgen, Schweiz Canton de Vaud Vollzeit
Head of Finance & Legal Hello and pleasure to meet you
We are Cultivated, and we are looking for a great new team member to join us on our amazing journey to improve the food system with creamy, dairy-free, ingredient solutions

LOCATION

Horgen, Zurich, Switzerland EMPLOYMENT TYPE Permanent
Hybrid About Cultivated Biosciences

We're building a world in which animal-free dairy is the better choice for everyone.

Our mission is to empower plant-based dairy to give it the creaminess and mouthfeel consumers strive for.

To do this we are developing creamy functional ingredients from non-GMO yeast to be sold as B2B ingredients. We have just raised our seed round and are transitioning from the lab to the market.

Your mission As a Head of Finance & Legal, you will be responsible for managing the financial and legal aspects of our company. You will oversee finances, legal contracts, financial reporting, governance, and fundraising activities. Your role is crucial in ensuring the financial health and legal compliance of our organization, as well as supporting strategic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities:
- Manage all financial operations and strategy
- Oversee legal matters, including contracts with partners, NDAs, and MTAs
- Coordinate financial reporting, maintaining communication with accountants and auditors
- Handle grant applications and management
- Ensure governance, including organizing and managing the General Assembly
- Support fundraising efforts, with lead on on debt and non-dilutive financing What you need to succeed - At least 5 years of experience managing finances in a high-growth startup environment
- Strong understanding of legal aspects related to business operations
- Excellent financial reporting and analytical skills
- Experience with grant applications and management
- Ability to oversee governance processes and ensure compliance
- Proven track record in fundraising, including debt and non-dilutive financing
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
- Experience with CAPEX intensive “make or buy” decisions and working with contract manufacturers You are a great candidate for this position if you: - Have a proactive approach to managing finances and legal aspects
- Are detail-oriented and able to handle complex financial reporting
- Can manage legal contracts and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Are skilled in strategic financial planning and fundraising
- Can work independently and as part of the senior leadership team Bonus Points
- Knowledge in sales and previous working experience in the US
- Additional language skills, especially in German and Swiss German Feel free to apply if you don't check all of our criteria, we are eager to learn about you Why join? We are a young and dynamic startup based in Zurich, creating a revolutionizing ingredient for plant-based dairy. We function with a flat hierarchy. The teams’ success will be the company’s success.

We will offer the following:
  • Flexible working hours
  • Workplace with lake view
  • Regular team events (including retreats in the Swiss alps) ̈
  • An inclusive and diverse team, that also enjoys to spend time together
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We consider all applications equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply.

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