Director Finance

Alkmaar

Full-time

Permanent employee

THE ROLE

Be the end-to-end owner of finance, financial control and corporate governance within PhotonFirst – as member of the PhotonFirst Management Team;
Take charge of financial strategy, fundraising preparation, shareholder governance and company secretarial matters;
Actively contribute as a Management Team member to overall company strategy, funding, governance and future exit readiness;
Make PhotonFirst ready for a next step in fundraising and/or investment;
Step-in yourself and support getting financial, legal, tax and governance matters under control and ready for the next growth phase.

Like the dynamics of a small, fast-moving and rapidly changing company;
Have experience in financial strategy: long-term planning, funding strategy, scenario modelling;
Understand the key value drivers of a business and can translate strategy into financial priorities and value creation;
Are forward-looking and commercially minded, not just reporting;
Are digitally savvy and comfortable using modern IT, data and AI tools to improve finance, forecasting and decision-making;
Have experience with corporate governance, board/shareholder matters and company secretarial responsibilities;
Have experience with VC fundraising, investor materials, transaction documentation and due diligence;
Managed relationships with shareholders, banks, lenders, insurers, auditors, tax advisors and legal advisors;
Exit experience: Successfully supported or led a previous exit process in a PE-backed or VC-backed environment;
Are externally credible and comfortable joining customer, supplier, investor and partner meetings;
Fluent in English & Dutch - living and available to operate from Alkmaar

Opportunity to join a front-runner in the Photonics industry in an autonomous role with responsibility to define, manage and strengthen our financial strategy, governance and transaction readiness;
Engage in an entrepreneurial adventure with the chance to influence the performance, funding position and future strategic direction of the company;
Awesome high tech environment and highly educated colleagues driving a unique technology;
A great diversity in your activities.

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