Finance & Strategy Lead

WHO WE ARE

• Syntetica is a rapidly growing startup on a mission to decarbonize the textile industry through textile-to-textile recycling — starting with nylon.
• Today, most synthetic textiles are made from crude oil, and less than 1% are recycled back into new fibers. We're here to change that. At Syntetica, we’ve developed a patented depolymerization process that breaks down nylon-rich textile waste into virgin-equivalent nylon monomers — while separating materials like elastane, polyester, and cotton for further recycling.
• To date, we’ve raised >€7M from leading investors including EQT Ventures, the family offices of Peugeot and Etam, BPI France and Entrepreneur First.
• We’ve already forged key partnerships with major textile players like Victoria’s Secret and ETAM — as well as leading fast fashion, sportswear and automotive brands — and have assembled a core team of 15 experts.
• If you want to help bring truly circular materials to global scale — and solve one of the textile industry’s biggest sustainability challenges — come build with us.

WHO YOU ARE

As Finance & Strategy Lead, you will work closely with the COO to drive Syntetica’s financial planning and financing activities, while supporting key strategic initiatives that fuel the company’s growth and industrial scale-up.

This role combines financial rigor, strategic insight, and operational ownership — requiring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to deliver clear visibility on performance, ensure sound financial management, and support decision-making at company level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning

• Build and maintain the company’s business plan and long-term financial projections, ensuring consistency across strategic, operational, and financial dimensions.
• Support cash flow management, including short-term forecasting, payment scheduling, and cost tracking.
• Lead monthly and quarterly reporting cycles: consolidate data, track budget vs. actuals, and generate performance insights for leadership and investors.
• Develop and monitor KPIs across departments to ensure accountability and data-driven decision-making.

Fundraising & Non-Dilutive Financing

• Support the leadership team in fundraising efforts by building clear, impactful, and data-driven materials (financial models, decks, and supporting documentation).
• Lead the company’s non-dilutive financing strategy — from identifying relevant opportunities to structuring, writing, and managing applications for grants, subsidies, and public programs.
• Manage and coordinate ongoing grant reporting and compliance with public funders.
• Proactively identify and secure new funding opportunities aligned with Syntetica’s growth roadmap.

Strategic Project Management

• Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to inform strategic decisions and long-term planning.
• Translate strategic goals into measurable action plans and ensure cross-functional alignment on execution priorities.

BACKGROUND

• Master’s degree from a top-tier business or engineering school.
• 5+ years of experience in finance or strategy roles within startups, venture capital, or tier-1 consulting firms.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining detailed financial models, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, and supporting executive decision-making through financial analysis.
• Background in industrial or deeptech startups is a strong plus.
• Experience with fundraising processes, grant applications, or building investor materials is an asset.

SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable plans.
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities, particularly in investor- and management-facing contexts.
• Highly reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive — comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Proficiency in Excel/Sheets and familiarity with financial tools.
• Fluent in English; French proficiency is a strong plus, especially for grant-related work and local partnerships.

At Syntetica, we are a dynamic group of individuals, united by a common mission, who believe our diversity is key to our success. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination on any basis.

Recruitment Process

• Screening interview with Florian (COO) - 30 mins
• Case Study Interview - 60 mins
• Values & Culture Fit with Marco (CEO) - 45 mins
• Interview with with Ash (CTO)– 45 min
• Coffee with the team
• Reference checks
• Offer

Target starting date: January 2026