Director of Finance | Hyper Growth BioTech Startup | Boston

The Client

Harmonic are proud to be working with one of Boston's most promising BioTech start-ups that are using cutting-edge technology to change the lives of many. This role would suit a confident and driven individual, who would like to join a mission-focused business.

The company are keen to add someone to the company who is fun, hardworking and wants to progress their career quickly. Culturally the business is filled with incredibly talented, ambitious people but has maintained a strong 'start-up' feel where collaboration is encouraged.

This company offers flexible working and would like the successful candidates to work 2-3 days a week from their beautiful offices in Cambridge.

The Role

This position will be an integral part of scaling the business and achieving some ambitious figures. The Director of Finance will work closely with the Portfolio CFO to shape the strategic direction of the business. Initially this will involve the build out of improved financial reporting metrics, KPI's and an accounting function to improve insight and decision making.

Duties

• Oversee day to day accounting and finance function

• Develop a world class forecasting and planning function (FP&A)

• Manager and oversee the purchase ledger

• Build and improve financial models to support expansion and future funding rounds

• Build relationships with, and partner with the wider leadership team to bring improved financial rigor to decision making processes and projects

• Develop and maintain automated reporting systems continuously improving and implementing new software

• Build, train, and mentor a strong finance team

• Creating budgets for sales, marketing, and operations

• Lead the finance and operations team

• Extensive ad-hoc projects

What you need

• Over 5 years of finance leadership experience

• A very hands-on approach with a willingness to 'roll your sleeves up' and get stuck in across finance

• Experience managing and scaling a team

• Excited by start-ups and a passion for Biotech

• Excellent communication, problem solving and creative thinking skills with very close attention to detail

What we'd like to see

• CPA (Strongly Preferred)

• Previous non-profit experience (Strongly Preferred)

• Experience working in the BioTech industry

• Experience working in a start-up / scaling SME

Salary: $180,000 - $200,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Location: Cambridge, MA (Flexible - Hybrid)

Start date: ASAP

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