Climate Tech / Sustainable Materials Scale-up | Finance & Commercial Manager | Remote | £45-50K DOE + equity

About the Company:

Our partner is a fast-growing climate tech and material innovation scale-up focused on transforming the construction and agricultural industries through circular, net-zero solutions. They have developed a proprietary product that converts agricultural waste into high-performance, sustainable building materials, helping reduce environmental impact while supporting a circular economy. With strong early traction, grant funding, and a mission-driven founding team, the company is now entering a key growth phase, offering a unique opportunity to join early and play a pivotal role in shaping the business.

About the Role:

We are seeking a commercially minded Finance & Commercial Manager to join our partner at an early stage of growth. This role will work closely with the Co-Founder and a Fractional CFO, taking ownership of core finance operations while also supporting broader commercial and strategic initiatives. You will initially focus on hands-on financial management, bookkeeping oversight, and reporting, while gradually taking on more responsibility across commercial decision-making, financial planning, and business operations. This is a highly visible role with a clear pathway towards a senior leadership position as the company scales.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including bookkeeping, reporting, and financial controls.
• Work alongside the Fractional CFO to support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage multiple concurrent financial workstreams, ensuring accuracy and consistency across projects.
• Support strategic commercial decision-making by providing financial insights and analysis.
• Assist with cash flow management, financial modelling, and cost tracking.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to improve financial processes and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of scalable financial infrastructure as the business grows.

Ideal Background & Experience:

• 2+ years previous experience in finance and operations/commercial focused role.
• Background in a start-up, scale-up, or fast-paced commercial environment.
• Experience across both accounting and commercial finance is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
• Exposure to climate tech, construction, manufacturing, or similar industries is advantageous.
• Commercially minded with the ability to think beyond pure accounting
• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in a start-up environment
• Strong communicator, able to work closely with founders and external stakeholders
• Ambitious, with a desire to grow into a senior leadership role over time.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary (£45-50K DOE).
• Equity package.
• Clear progression path towards a senior leadership / C-suite role as the business scales.