Chief Financial Officer — Industrial Scale-up & Corporate Finance

Chief Financial Officer — Industrial Scale-up & Corporate Finance

Location: Barcelona preferredCompensation: €70,000–€80,000 gross annual fixed salary + meaningful phantom equity participationAbout HonextHonext is an industrial technology and sustainable materials company transforming paper industry waste into healthy, recyclable, high-value fibreboards.We are entering a key stage of international industrial scale-up, including the development of our 50/50 joint venture and first large-scale industrial plant in Germany, while evolving towards a technology platform model based on intellectual property, technology transfer and industrial partnerships.The roleWe are looking for a CFO who wants to play a central role in building the next stage of Honext.This is not primarily an accounting or controlling position.

We are looking for a hands-on financial leader who can combine financial discipline with corporate finance, complex negotiations and strategic judgement.The CFO will work closely with the co-CEOs, Executive Chairman and Board.Key responsibilitiesLead Honext’s financial strategy, funding plan and capital structure.Manage cash, runway, forecasting and financial planning.Lead or actively participate in equity raises, debt financing, venture debt and institutional/public financing.Represent Honext’s financial interests in its industrial joint venture.Assess and manage guarantees, capital commitments, cash calls and contractual financial risks.Play an active role in the negotiation of complex commercial and corporate agreements, including JV agreements, financing agreements, shareholder arrangements, guarantees and technology licensing agreements.Support the financial and tax structuring of Honext’s international activities.Provide clear, decision-oriented reporting to management, shareholders and the Board.Build a lean, robust and scalable finance function.What we are looking forWe will particularly value candidates with demonstrated experience in:Corporate finance and fundraising.Industrial companies, technology scale-ups or capital-intensive businesses.International joint ventures and complex transactions.Project finance and industrial investment.Complex commercial and corporate contract negotiations.Cash management in businesses with limited runway.Working directly with Boards, investors, banks and institutional stakeholders.The successful candidate must be highly hands-on, analytical, pragmatic and comfortable operating with limited resources and significant complexity.We are not looking for a traditional Finance Director focused mainly on accounting, reporting or control.Personal qualitiesWe are looking for someone who combines:Independent judgement and intellectual honesty.Strong negotiating skills without unnecessary confrontation.High ownership and accountability.Curiosity and ability to understand the underlying business.Clear and concise communication.Flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.Ability to challenge management constructively while working collaboratively.Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.Compensation and long-term alignmentThe fixed salary range for the role is €70,000–€80,000 gross per year.In addition, the successful candidate will participate in a meaningful phantom equity programme, designed to create strong long-term alignment with Honext’s shareholders and to reward value creation.We are particularly interested in candidates who are attracted not only by the role, but by the opportunity to participate meaningfully in the value they help create.LocationBarcelona-based is preferred, with availability to travel internationally, particularly to Germany, when required.Hiring processInitial screening.Interview with the Executive Chairman and co-CEOs.Short practical / strategic case.Final interview with selected Board members.Professional reference checks.Applications should be submitted directly through LinkedIn.Applicant privacyApplicant information will be used solely for recruitment and candidate evaluation purposes and will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.