Head of Finance – Carbon Project Developer (Fully Remote, B2B Climate Tech)

<p>FD Capital is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, venture-backed carbon project developer to appoint a <strong>Head of Finance</strong>. Our client supercharges nature-based carbon project developers globally, combining proprietary technology with deep sector expertise to raise the bar for quality and integrity in the carbon market. Having successfully closed a Series A round, the business is now preparing for a Series B raise as it scales its impact internationally.</p> <p>This is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven, high-growth business at an inflection point, taking full ownership of the finance function as it professionalises ahead of its next funding round.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>This is a freestanding, full-time Head of Finance position — you will be the senior finance voice within the business, working closely with the CEO and leadership team.

Day-to-day bookkeeping and transactional accounting are handled by an established outsourced accounting partner, so this role is focused on strategic and commercial finance rather than transaction processing.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Owning financial planning & analysis, budgeting, and cash flow management across a fully remote, globally distributed team</li> <li>Leading financial workstreams for the upcoming Series B fundraise, including data room preparation, investor reporting, and financial modelling</li> <li>Acting as the primary point of contact for the outsourced accounting provider, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting</li> <li>Building out financial controls, processes, and KPI reporting as the business scales</li> <li>Partnering with the CEO and wider leadership team on strategic decision-making, pricing, and unit economics</li> <li>Supporting board reporting and investor relations</li> </ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven experience operating as a senior finance lead (Financial Controller, Finance Director, or Head of Finance) within a venture-backed, high-growth business</li> <li>Direct experience supporting an institutional fundraise (Series A or B) is essential — you understand what investors expect from a data room and financial narrative</li> <li>Comfortable working autonomously in a freestanding role, without a large internal finance team, and confident managing an outsourced accounting relationship</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills — this role requires influence and clear communication across a globally distributed, remote-first team</li> <li>Experience within climate tech, carbon markets, or sustainability is an advantage but not essential — strong scale-up finance leadership experience matters more</li> <li>Fully remote working style, with willingness to travel to London for occasional on-site meetings (monthly/quarterly)</li> </ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Salary in the range of £90,000–£120,000, dependent on experience</li> <li>Fully remote working</li> <li>The opportunity to join a mission-led business at a pivotal stage of growth, with genuine influence over the finance function</li> </ul>