**Finance and Operations Manager** **Environmental sector \- carbon markets and nature\-based solutions, Mexico CIty** The **Finance and Operations Manager** is responsible for supporting the **Chief Executive Officer (CEO)** in **financial strategy, planning, risk management, and project implementation**. This role ensures that Company’s **financial models, investment structures, and operational processes** align with **carbon market standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability best practices**. Reporting directly to the **CEO**, the Finance and Operations Manager will assist in **financial forecasting, budgeting, risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and financial oversight of NbS project implementation**. The role will work closely with **finance, project management, and technical teams** to ensure **efficient capital allocation, cost control, and financial reporting**. This position requires a **strong financial background, attention to detail, and ability to optimize financial and operational workflows** to support the Company´s **growth and financial sustainability**. **Key Responsibilities** **1\. Financial Strategy \& Business Model Development** * Assist the **CEO** in refining **Company’s financial strategy**, ensuring alignment with **carbon markets, investment models, and revenue growth**. * Support the development of **financial models and pricing strategies** for **carbon credits, biodiversity credits, and ecosystem service monetization**. * Analyze **cost structures and profitability** across NbS projects, ensuring financial efficiency. * Contribute to **business model innovation**, identifying new revenue streams and cost\-saving opportunities. **2\. Financial Planning, Risk Management \& Compliance** * Oversee **financial planning and forecasting**, ensuring that **budgets, expenditures, and investments** align with strategic goals. * Conduct **financial risk assessments**, ensuring financial stability amid carbon market fluctuations. * Ensure **compliance with financial regulations, carbon market requirements, and ESG reporting standards**. * Support **audit processes and internal financial reporting**, ensuring transparency and accountability. * Manage **financial reporting tools and dashboards**, improving real\-time decision\-making for the **CEO** and leadership team. **3\. Supporting Project Development \& Implementation** * Work closely with the **Technical Director, Project Development \& Onsite Implementation Manager, and MRV Manager** to ensure that: **\- Financial planning aligns with project feasibility and investment needs** **\-** **Budget allocations support project execution while ensuring cost\-effectiveness** **\- MRV data and carbon credit projections align with revenue models and investment returns** * Ensure that project\-level **financial risks, contingencies, and cost control measures** are implemented effectively. * Support the **evaluation of project financial performance**, making recommendations for cost optimization and investment efficiency. **4\. Operations \& Process Optimization** * Develop and implement **financial and operational processes** to improve efficiency and streamline **budgeting, reporting, and risk management workflows**. * Ensure the **integration of digital finance tools** to enhance operational efficiency, including **accounting software, financial tracking systems, and compliance dashboards**. * Optimize the **workflow between finance, operations, and project execution teams**, ensuring seamless collaboration. * Assist in **contract negotiations and financial due diligence** for project\-related investments and ERPAs. **Skills, Knowledge, and Attitudes (SKAs)** **1\. Skills (Technical \& Managerial Competencies)** * **Financial Planning \& Analysis** – Strong ability to **develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models**. * **Investment \& Revenue Optimization** – Experience in **carbon credit pricing strategies, risk management, and cost control**. * **Regulatory Compliance \& ESG Reporting** – Knowledge of **financial governance, carbon finance regulations, and sustainability reporting frameworks**. * **Risk Management \& Cost Control** – Ability to **identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies**. * **Project Financial Oversight** – Experience working with **project managers to align financial planning with implementation needs**. * **Process Improvement \& Operations Management** – Strong ability to **streamline financial and operational workflows**. * **Stakeholder \& Investor Engagement** – Ability to **support investor reporting, financial due diligence, and contract negotiations**. * **Digital Finance \& Data Analytics** – Experience with **financial software, dashboards, and digital accounting systems**. **2\. Knowledge Areas** * **Carbon Markets \& Finance** – Understanding of **Verra VCS, Gold Standard, ART TREES, and biodiversity markets**. * **Nature\-Based Solutions (NbS) Project Finance** – Knowledge of **funding models for reforestation, conservation, and regenerative agriculture**. * **ESG \& Climate Finance Regulations** – Familiarity with **corporate sustainability finance, impact investment, and carbon tax mechanisms**. * **Investment \& Blended Finance Mechanisms** – Understanding of **green bonds, carbon funds, and sustainability\-linked finance instruments**. **3\. Attitudes \& Leadership Traits** * **Detail\-Oriented \& Analytical** – Strong ability to **manage complex financial data and ensure accuracy**. * **Strategic \& Problem\-Solving Oriented** – Ability to **anticipate financial challenges and propose data\-driven solutions**. * **Integrity \& Transparency** – Commitment to **financial governance and ethical investment practices**. * **Collaborative \& Cross\-Functional Leadership** – Works effectively with **finance, operations, and project teams** to align financial planning with business goals. * **Proactive \& Results\-Driven** – Ensures financial and operational decisions **maximize efficiency and impact**. **Organizational Structure (Reporting Lines)** * **Reports to:** Chief Executive Officer (CEO) * **Direct Reports:** Financial Analysts and Accounting \& Budgeting Teams * **Works closely with:** * Technical Director, Regional Business Development Directors, Project Development \& Onsite Implementation Manager, MRV Manager, Community Engagement \& Social Communication Officer **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)** * **Financial Planning Accuracy** – % variance between budget projections and actual expenditures. * **Risk Management Effectiveness** – Number of successfully mitigated financial risks. * **Operational Efficiency** – Reduction in time required for budgeting, reporting, and compliance tracking. * **Investor \& Financial Compliance Readiness** – % of financial reports and audits completed on time. * **Project Financial Performance** – % of projects achieving projected financial targets. The **Finance and Operations Manager** is a **key support role for Company’s CEO**, ensuring that **financial strategy, investment structures, and operational workflows** align with the company’s **growth, compliance, and impact objectives**. Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent Pay: $60,000\.00 \- $75,000\.00 per month Work Location: In person