Financial Analyst (London)

Cultivo; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative nature-tech public benefit corporation is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join its Finance team. This role is pivotal in evaluating and financing land restoration projects, particularly in the voluntary carbon market. You will engage with diverse functions, conduct financial due diligence, and develop financial models that drive impactful investment decisions. With a flexible and inclusive work culture, this position offers significant opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about sustainability and finance, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Equity Options

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Flexible Working Culture

Mentorship Opportunities

Personal Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials in finance or related fields.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial evaluations of nature projects across various ecosystems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for investment.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Market Research

Education

Degree in Economics

Degree in Finance

Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Cultivo is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join its Finance team. A successful candidate has a strong commitment to tackling climate change through the restoration and conservation of natural ecosystems. The successful candidate will play a significant role in the evaluation, due diligence, and financing of Cultivo's land restoration and conservation projects, with a focus on transactions in the voluntary carbon market. The position will engage across diverse functions of the company.

Key responsibilities

1. Conduct financial evaluation and due diligence of nature projects across various geographies and ecosystems to facilitate their development, specifically:
2. Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models, including cash flow projections, sensitivity analyses, and scenario planning;
3. Prepare comprehensive investment and marketing materials;
4. Assist in structuring financing solutions involving equity, debt, and hybrid instruments;
5. Monitor the performance of Cultivo's portfolio of projects, including tracking project costs, funding requirements, and financial covenants throughout their lifecycles;
6. Conduct relevant market research and data analysis, including economic trends and carbon market developments impacting nature project opportunities;
7. Support the validation and verification process of Cultivo's nature projects.

About Cultivo

Cultivo is a nature-tech public benefit corporation with a mission to accelerate investment to regenerate 1% of the world's land into healthy ecosystems. Cultivo has a diverse, international start-up culture, with employee hubs in New York, San Francisco, London, and Mexico City. Visit www.cultivo.land for more information.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials; degree in economics, finance, business, or a related field
• Preference for at least 1 year of full-time experience, preferably in banking, private equity, venture capital, project finance, corporate finance, or consulting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience building financial models
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to different people, cultures, environments, and situations
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Benefits

• A unique opportunity to work in one of the most exciting frontiers of finance and sustainability
• Flexible, distributed working culture with strong mentorship
• Significant opportunities for personal and professional growth and development as we scale
• Exposure to a new asset class (natural capital finance) and international markets, stakeholders, and innovative funding models
• A collaborative, inclusive, and multicultural work environment
• Impact-driven purpose
• Access to health insurance and retirement plans
• Equity options and annual discretionary bonus