Spoor is one of Norway’s most promising deep-tech startups. Our mission is to enable nature and industry to coexist, and our initial focus is on monitoring and protecting birdlife within offshore and onshore wind farms worldwide. We apply Artificial Intelligence to gather and analyze bird activity data and enable the environmentally-responsible rollout of clean energy worldwide.
Who we are looking for: A CFO to lead and hold primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing and running of our financial activities. You will oversee day-to-day financial activities, function strategically by contributing to long-term objectives, and steer the business flexibility needed to bridge the two. You are analytical and excel both operationally and strategically. You are an energetic leader who can set an inspiring vision. You think and plan globally and operate with a keen awareness of international finance and scalability. You strongly believe technology can be used to better the future of energy and biodiversity and you want to do your part in scaling up AI technology to create space for industry and nature to coexist.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading Spoor’s financial strategy and financial modelling
Work closely with the CEO and COO to set vision and strategy, and drive both with metrics, results and operating models
Manage financial forecasting and budget processes, and oversee preparation of all financial reporting
Product pricing models
Business model
Market sizing
Leading fundraising
Documentation
Updating and adjusting pitch deck
Financial analysis
Design fundraising process
Oversee grant-writing process
Build relationships
Financial controller function
Track costs, burn rate, and runway
Our ideal CFO:
Is driven to make a difference and has passion for Spoor’s mission
Thrives working with diverse teams and minds on big challenges
Enjoys structuring the uncertain
Has knowledge of biodiversity and climate
Is familiar with B2B SaaS business models
Has experience in Series A or later-stage fundraising process, from investor side or startup side
Thrives working in high-paced, innovative environments
Has professional standard spoken and written English, additional languages are an advantage
What we offer:
Employee stock options in Spoor
A market-related salary package
A high quality of life and security in beautiful Norway
A flexible working environment with freedom to tailor your work situation and hours to suit your life situation
An opportunity to grow and learn as a professional and as a person
A diverse and inclusive workplace and an opportunity to make a difference
Work in a world-class team with exceptional talent on important problems
About Spoor
Spoor was founded in 2020 by founders Ask Helseth, Lorea Coronado-Garcia and Helge Reikerås who found each other in the Antler startup accelerator program in Oslo, Norway. The founders connected on a shared passion for renewable energy, sustainability and artificial intelligence. Spoor has received financial support from several of the Nordic’s most active investors: Antler, Startuplab, Firda, Wiski Capital, Nysnø, Ørsted, and Norrsken.
This job comes with several perks and benefits