Planetary Scale is a boutique finance & strategy advisory firm that partners with top-tier, venture-backed climate entrepreneurs to help them build and scale world-class companies with potential for massive planetary impact.
We are looking for an exceptional Finance Associate to join our remote team and play a pivotal role in the transition to a net-zero economy.
As a Finance Associate, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients’ financial operations and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. You will have a direct impact on the success of some of the most promising and inspiring early-stage climate startups by providing valuable insights, maintaining financial records, and assisting in financial analysis that will be utilized by company leadership.
Role Responsibilities:
In your role as a Finance Associate at Planetary Scale, you will:
- Prepare and analyze financial reports for multiple ClimateTech startups, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP accounting principles and company policies.
- Conduct regular financial analysis, identify trends, and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Develop stage-appropriate accounting policies and financial controls for our clients.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking processes.
- Conduct regular audits to identify discrepancies and resolve any issues.
- Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial information and support decision-making.
- Contribute to the development of a remote, flexible, and inclusive work environment.
This will be a hands-on role with direct exposure to all elements of an early-stage finance function. Strong candidates will quickly develop proficiency in the core requirements of this role and be eligible for promotion to Manager within 6-12 months.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Finance Associate role will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience in accounting, assurance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or another relevant finance-related role.
- Strong general knowledge of finance and accounting best practices and frameworks (GAAP).
- Strong proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and seek input from others when needed.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work across multiple client contexts and prioritize among competing deliverables.
- A positive mindset, strong work ethic, and eagerness to collaborate, learn and improve.
- A strong interest in the early-stage, venture-backed climate tech ecosystem.
- A commitment to sustainability and driving positive planetary impact.
Hours & Benefits:
- This role is fully remote and flexible. EMEA & LATAM candidates are also welcome to apply.
- Occasional meetings will be required with US & UK-based team members during working hours in those timezones.
- We are open to candidates seeking part-time or full-time work. A minimum time commitment of 20 hours per week will be required.
- Full-time hires will have access to healthcare, vision, and dental benefits and a generous PTO policy (20 vacation days annually + 10 public holidays).
Pay:
- Beginning range of $60-100K annually for full-time roles, subject to experience
**Important note: Please provide short answers to the following two questions (max 1-2 paragraphs each). Please email your responses to recruiting@planetaryscale.co
- Why are you interested in this role?
- Why do you think you will be a strong fit for this role?
Thank you!
