Senior Financial Director

Company Description

Studio 2050 Ventures is a venture studio that transforms energy-transition research into scalable companies with clear paths to market and acquisition. The organization partners with engineers and scientists who have breakthrough technologies but need team support, capital, and commercial strategy. Studio 2050 Ventures builds ventures around validated pain points, funds them, and leverages corporate relationships to secure pilots and early traction. The focus is on making energy-transition solutions affordable, globally scalable, and positioned for credible near-term exits. Each company aims to deliver systemic impact across sector and industry value chains by removing key roadblocks to the energy transition.

Role Description

The Senior Financial Director is a full-time, remote role responsible for overseeing financial strategy and operations across Studio 2050 Ventures and its portfolio companies. This position leads financial planning and analysis, develops long-term forecasts, and informs capital allocation decisions to support venture growth and exit readiness. Day-to-day activities include managing financial reporting cycles, reviewing and interpreting financial statements, monitoring cash flow, and ensuring accurate budgeting for both the studio and individual ventures. The Senior Financial Director will collaborate closely with founders, investment partners, and internal stakeholders to assess financial viability of new ventures, structure funding rounds, and maintain investor-ready financial documentation. The role also includes establishing financial controls, improving reporting processes, supporting due diligence, and advising leadership on risk management and strategic financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Finance, with demonstrated experience in strategic financial leadership for high-growth or venture-backed companies.
• Expertise in Financial Planning and Financial Reporting, including budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for multiple entities.
• Proficiency in preparing, analyzing, and interpreting Financial Statements and related metrics to guide executive decision-making.
• Advanced Analytical Skills, including scenario modeling, valuation, and assessing investment opportunities for early-stage ventures.
• Experience in energy, climate tech, or deep-tech sectors is highly beneficial, particularly in venture studio or VC environments.
• Proven ability to establish financial controls, manage risk, and ensure compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; an advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA, MBA) is a strong plus.
• Comfort working in a remote, distributed team environment and managing priorities across multiple ventures.