Solar Foods is a food technology growth company and global leader in sustainable protein production, solving the global food production problem by offering a completely new alternative to existing animal and plant proteins. We produce the naturally occurring single cell protein Solein for the food industry. Solein's production is independent of land use, weather and climate conditions, which makes it one of the most sustainable proteins in the world. At Solar Foods we are not just creating the future, we are already living it.
We are now looking for a
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Bring your vision for what Finance can become in a listed growth company and the leadership and expertise to make it happen. Join us to build a best-in-class finance function, combining innovative thinking, smart technology, uncompromising quality and robust financial governance to support our next stage of growth.
This role is for a finance leader who looks beyond today's requirements, sees what a growing business will need next and turns that vision into clear priorities and practical action. You combine business perspective with strong technical finance expertise and hands-on ownership of day-to-day work. You are equally comfortable leading people and change, getting into the details of financial reporting, supporting financing arrangements and challenging established ways of working to create structure, reliability and clarity.
Your work will be broad, varied and closely connected to Solar Foods' growth. While no two days will be exactly alike, three key themes will define your role.
1. Ensuring reliable reporting and strong financial foundations
You will lead the preparation of accurate, timely and compliant half-year and annual financial statements, business reviews and other periodic reporting. You will oversee monthly closing and group consolidation, manage the statutory audit and develop the financial policies, processes and internal controls that support a listed growth company.
Working closely with our CFO and Investor Relations, you will contribute to financial disclosures, guidance-related analysis and the appropriate handling of inside information from a finance perspective. You will ensure reporting meets applicable Finnish accounting standards and listed-company requirements while supporting IFRS readiness. Together with external advisers, you will also oversee corporate income tax, VAT and transfer pricing compliance, including finance matters related to our US subsidiary.
You will oversee financial planning and analysis, including management reporting, budgeting and rolling forecasts, helping translate financial information into clear insights for decision-making. Your responsibilities will also include oversight of cash management, liquidity forecasting, payment processes, reporting to financial institutions and foreign exchange exposure. You will support our CFO in strategic projects, including potential M&A and partnership structures.
2. Leading our finance team and developing smarter ways of working
You will set a clear direction for our two-person finance team and lead its development as Solar Foods grows. You will translate your vision into shared priorities, build ownership and support team members in their responsibilities, professional growth and continuous improvement. Across the organization, you will be an approachable finance partner to colleagues in operations, R&D, commercial teams and the Leadership Team, helping connect financial priorities with business needs.
You will create a practical development roadmap for Finance, anticipating the needs of a scaling business rather than simply responding to them. We are looking for an innovative leader who questions established practices and puts AI-enabled tools and automation to work—not simply introducing new tools, but rethinking workflows to make finance more effective. You will also own the finance stream of ERP and finance systems development as we scale production.
3. Supporting funding, financial planning and growth
You will work with our CFO on equity, debt and public funding processes. Once funding agreements are in place, you will take ownership of the related finance responsibilities, including drawdowns, reporting to lenders and funding bodies, covenant monitoring and cost eligibility reporting.
You will report to our CFO Ilkka Saura. The role requires working most of the week at our headquarters in Vehkala, Vantaa.
You'll succeed in this role if you bring
· Strong experience and deep expertise in financial reporting, accounting and financial management, with the ability to take full ownership of listed-company reporting, minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
· A solid understanding of Finnish accounting standards, IFRS and the reporting and disclosure requirements relevant to a Nasdaq First North listed company.
· Experience in monthly closing, group consolidation, financial statements, statutory audits and internal controls.
· A sound understanding of financial planning, liquidity management and tax compliance.
· The ability to contribute to funding processes through financial modelling, cash flow forecasting and clear, reliable financial materials.
· Strong leadership skills and a clear vision for how Finance can enable growth, with the ability to turn that vision into action, inspire and develop a small team and lead change while remaining hands-on.
· An innovative, practical approach to improving Finance, with the skills to evaluate and implement AI-enabled tools and automation responsibly and translate ideas into better ways of working.
· Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to explain financial matters clearly to different stakeholders.
· High integrity, sound judgement and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
· A proactive, collaborative growth-company mindset: the confidence to navigate change, anticipate future needs and build scalable processes without losing sight of everyday delivery.
· An interest in Solar Foods’ mission and a desire to contribute to a more sustainable food system.
The following will be considered an advantage:
· Experience in equity or debt financing, public funding instruments and related reporting.
· Experience in ERP or finance systems development and finance transformation.
· Familiarity with international finance, including US subsidiary matters and transfer pricing.
· Experience supporting M&A or partnership arrangements.
Why join Solar Foods?
At Solar Foods, you can be part of an exciting journey to revolutionise food while developing your skills and growing with the company. This role offers the opportunity to combine the financial discipline of a listed company with the hands-on development work of a business scaling something entirely new.
For more information about the role, please contact our recruitment partners SAM Headhunting:
Thursday 12.11.2026 at 9.00-10.30 EET Mervi Södö, 040 1365959, mso@sam-int.com
Tuesday 10.11.2026 at 9.00-10.30 EET and Thursday 12.11.2026 at 9.00-10.30 EET Kirsi Untala, 050 3389732, kun@sam-in.com .
We look forward to hearing from you!
What truly makes Solar Foods special is our people. You'll work with talented, collaborative colleagues who support one another, share their expertise openly and are united by a common mission to build a more sustainable food system.
Interested to join our success story?
Please submit your CV and motivation letter in PDF format by November 15, 2026 via our application system and tell us why you would like to join Solar Foods and contribute to our mission. Please also mention your earliest possible starting date in your application. Remember to use the application system; we do not accept applications by email.
Note that since all duties at Solar Foods require precision, reliability, independent judgement, and a good ability to react, the employer has the right to require all new employees to undergo drug tests, performed by the occupational health care service provider.
Solar Foods receives funding from the European Union as part of the European Commission's Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI). #NextGenEU
