A bit about Black Bear

Black Bear Carbon uses innovative technology to upcycle tires into valuable raw materials. Besides oil and gas, our innovation allows us to extract Carbon Black from end of life tires – a crucial raw material in the production of tires but also technical rubbers, plastics, inks and basically anything black of colour. Black Bear chooses to change the game by making a greener product - a circular product for a better world. 

We are looking for an independent and all-round Finance Manager, who can who can contribute strategically and in execution in project financing, funding and business development.

What you will be doing

Project Finance

• Plan and execute the project controls requirements for BBC’s existing and future project entities.
• Develop and implement the project controls plan as part of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for the project execution.
• Control project budget and contingency. Align with and report to relevant (financial) stakeholders regarding project matters.

Funding

• A leading role in BBC finance team on investment round(s) and due diligence processes.
• Take control of DD processes on project entities.
• Lead various processes related to funding, for instance with Lender’s Technical Advisors, insurance broker/providers.
• Take all necessary actions to bring a funding process to a good end.

Business Development

• Perform feasibility studies for future projects.
• Engage with potential investors / debt funders for future project entities.

Requirements

• MSc / MA / MBA Degree (e.g. Technische bedrijfskunde)
• Preferably a technical background, combined with finance or economics / or the other way around.
• 8-10 years of relevant working experience in comparable (technical) environment.
• Demonstrated experience and competence in budgeting, project accounting and financial reporting procedures.

What Black Bear offers

• Good primary benefits.
• An important position at the forefront of a pioneering industry.
• The opportunity to carry many responsibilities and further develop yourself.
• A team spirit that will make you want to come to work!