Pale blue dot is a seed-stage venture capital firm investing in climate tech startups that reduce and reverse the climate crisis or help us prepare for a new world.

We are a small and fun(d) devoted team in Malmö who discuss everything and want to reverse the climate crisis through technology and new business models.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Head of Finance to join our small team. You will oversee all aspects of finance, accounting, and reporting and will play a critical role in driving the financial strategy and providing financial guidance.

We are open to talking to more junior or senior candidates. Still, our dream candidate will have a mix of skills/experiences: (i) BSc. or MSc. in finance, accounting, or economics, (ii). Have at least a few years of working experience and (iii) can work remotely, but preferably close to Malmö, where our HQ is located. You are comfortable communicating and writing in English; you are candid, fun to work with, and care about climate.

SOME AREAS YOU WILL TAKE PART IN

• Oversee all aspects of financial tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, financial and tax reporting, cash flow tracking, capital expenditure planning, and reconciling bank accounts.
• Manage the preparation of quarterly financial reports for investors. These reports contain balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash-flow statements, and investment schedules.
• Preparing the annual accounts and managing the annual audit process.
• Manage weekly invoice payments and cost allocation according to the fund’s agreements.
• Work with the investment team and external advisors to perform portfolio valuation.

YOU ARE A GOOD FIT IF YOU ARE/HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree or other advanced degree preferred.
• Some experience in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Strong financial modeling and analysis skills, with experience in financial reporting and forecasting.
• Can demonstrate an ability to take ownership of tasks from start to finish.
• Close to Malmö and can work from our office 1-3 days a week.
• A kind team player that cares about the climate.
• Structured and diligent: You want things to be in order, thing to sum up right, and knows that the devil is in the details.
• Can use “modern” communication tools: You are happy to collaborate in Slack, Zoom/Hangouts, and other digital bonanza

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

The qualifications and experiences above are a guide, and we’d still love to hear from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated.

A FAIR CHANCE

Pale blue dot is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe that you should be fit for the role, motivated, and experienced enough, regardless of ethnicity, belief or religion, family structure, sexual orientation or gender identity, or anything else that makes you, you.