[Hiring] Director - Finance (Interim) @Clarity AI

Clarity AI is a global tech company founded in 2017 committed to bringing social impact to markets. We leverage AI and machine learning technologies to provide investors, governments, companies and consumers with the right data, methodologies, and tools to make more informed decisions. 

We are now a team of more than 300 highly passionate individuals from all over the world. Together, we have established Clarity AI as a leading sustainability tech company backed by investors and strategic partners such as SoftBank, BlackRock, and Deutsche Börse, who believe in us and share our goals. We have plans to continue growing our teams in Spain, the UK, and the US this year, so if you would like to join us on this rocket ship, keep reading! Your work will shape and guide the sustainable decisions of consumers and investors worldwide. 

We are looking for a Director - Finance to join our Finance team on an interim basis. 

Within the Finance team, we are business advisors. We use data to help our internal stakeholders understand their financial needs, ensuring up-to-date and reliable information to enable decision-making towards our business objectives while granting smooth and compliant functioning of the finance operations.

This is the perfect position for you if you would like to be in the middle of the business and excel in a fast-paced and agile environment.

To be successful, you will need to be a motivated self-starter who is proactive and action-oriented. You are able to build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail. You enjoy working with large sets of data and advanced reporting to drive business insights. You are able to write effectively and display significant analytical and critical thinking skills, with strong attention to detail and quality.

As a Director - Finance, you will play a crucial role in the company. Reporting to our CFO, you will be responsible for Finance oversight at Clarity AI.

Location 

The role is based in Madrid/ Spain (remote)

Way of Working: Remote / Hybrid 

Key Responsibilities

• Experienced in Team Coordination
• Coordinate with the FP&A manager on monthly financial performance and Budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Prepare financial statements, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow
• Cash management
• Identify and assess financial risks
• Compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax laws
• Lead and manage the finance team
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the organization's tax position

Requirements

• BS/MS in Accounting or Finance;

• Netsuite (Oracle) experience is a must-have;
• Relevant international experience, working with multiple jurisdictions;
• 10+ years’ experience in finance (Big4 + International SaaS companies, Start-up or tech company experience);
• Proficiency in Excel;
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills (Minimum C1 level-proficient user);
• Highly motivated and passionate about sustainability, technology and artificial intelligence;
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills who can succeed in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• ESOP / Phantom Stock: We want our employees to feel like they are part of Clarity AI, so we allow them to participate in our success with ESOP or Phantom stock options. 

• Empowered Learning: We value continuous learning development and allocate an annual training budget to support your professional growth. 
• Premium Health Insurance: We provide access to one of the top health insurance plans in the market, powered by Cigna. 
• Wellness and Fitness (Gympass): Access to your preferred and favorite gyms and studios, as well as online live fitness classes, health & wellness apps, and virtual personal training sessions. 
• Flexible Work Arrangements: We promote work-life balance through flexible schedules and remote work options. For our hybrid work set-ups, we have offices in Madrid (complete with healthy food options and monthly office events), New York City, London, Paris, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi, and access to a global network of co-working spaces.

Our Culture

At Clarity AI, we are dedicated to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment. We take pride in our culture, defined by our commitment to being fact-based, diverse, transparent, meritocratic, and flexible. 

To learn more about working with us, please check out our  page and visit our.

More about Clarity AI

Clarity AI’s Founder and CEO, Rebeca Minguela, is a successful entrepreneur recognised as one of the most distinguished leaders under 40 by prestigious institutions like the World Economic Forum. Rebeca is joined by excellent leadership from diverse backgrounds, countries, and experiences ranging from leading tech, consulting, and banking firms to entrepreneurs, MBAs and PhDs from top research institutions.

Clarity AI has received several awards: 

• Investment Week - Best Sustainable Investment Research & Ratings Provider 2023
• Fast Company - Most Innovative Companies 2023 
• The Forrester New Wave Leader: ESG Ratings, Data, and Analytics 2022 
• European Commission | EU Seal of Excellence 2020 
• World Economic Forum - Technology Pioneer 2020
• World Economic Forum, Young Global Leader - Rebeca Minguela

Clarity AI believes diversity, inclusion, and belonging are essential for creating an innovative and successful workplace. By actively promoting and engaging in sustainability efforts, we can help create a more equitable and resilient future for our planet and all its inhabitants.