Finance & Strategy Lead
il y a 2 jours
Paris
WHO WE ARE • Syntetica is a rapidly growing startup on a mission to decarbonize the textile industry through textile-to-textile recycling — starting with nylon., • Today, most synthetic textiles are made from crude oil, and less than 1% are recycled back into new fibers. We're here to change that. At Syntetica, we’ve developed a patented depolymerization process that breaks down nylon-rich textile waste into virgin-equivalent nylon monomers — while separating materials like elastane, polyester, and cotton for further recycling., • To date, we’ve raised >€7M from leading investors including EQT Ventures, the family offices of Peugeot and Etam, BPI France and Entrepreneur First., • We’ve already forged key partnerships with major textile players like Victoria’s Secret and ETAM — as well as leading fast fashion, sportswear and automotive brands — and have assembled a core team of 15 experts., • If you want to help bring truly circular materials to global scale — and solve one of the textile industry’s biggest sustainability challenges — come build with us. WHO YOU ARE As Finance & Strategy Lead, you will work closely with the COO to drive Syntetica’s financial planning and financing activities, while supporting key strategic initiatives that fuel the company’s growth and industrial scale-up. This role combines financial rigor, strategic insight, and operational ownership — requiring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to deliver clear visibility on performance, ensure sound financial management, and support decision-making at company level. RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Planning • Build and maintain the company’s business plan and long-term financial projections, ensuring consistency across strategic, operational, and financial dimensions., • Support cash flow management, including short-term forecasting, payment scheduling, and cost tracking., • Lead monthly and quarterly reporting cycles: consolidate data, track budget vs. actuals, and generate performance insights for leadership and investors., • Develop and monitor KPIs across departments to ensure accountability and data-driven decision-making. Fundraising & Non-Dilutive Financing • Support the leadership team in fundraising efforts by building clear, impactful, and data-driven materials (financial models, decks, and supporting documentation)., • Lead the company’s non-dilutive financing strategy — from identifying relevant opportunities to structuring, writing, and managing applications for grants, subsidies, and public programs., • Manage and coordinate ongoing grant reporting and compliance with public funders., • Proactively identify and secure new funding opportunities aligned with Syntetica’s growth roadmap. Strategic Project Management • Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to inform strategic decisions and long-term planning., • Translate strategic goals into measurable action plans and ensure cross-functional alignment on execution priorities. BACKGROUND • Master’s degree from a top-tier business or engineering school., • 5+ years of experience in finance or strategy roles within startups, venture capital, or tier-1 consulting firms., • Proven track record in building and maintaining detailed financial models, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, and supporting executive decision-making through financial analysis., • Background in industrial or deeptech startups is a strong plus., • Experience with fundraising processes, grant applications, or building investor materials is an asset. SKILLS • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable plans., • Excellent communication and storytelling abilities, particularly in investor- and management-facing contexts., • Highly reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive — comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution., • Proficiency in Excel/Sheets and familiarity with financial tools., • Fluent in English; French proficiency is a strong plus, especially for grant-related work and local partnerships. At Syntetica, we are a dynamic group of individuals, united by a common mission, who believe our diversity is key to our success. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination on any basis. Recruitment Process • Screening interview with ___ (COO) - 30 mins, • Case Study Interview - 60 mins, • Values & Culture Fit with ___ (CEO) - 45 mins, • Interview with with ___ (CTO)– 45 min, • Coffee with the team, • Reference checks, • Offer Target starting date: January 2026