• STRATEGIC OPERATIONS & EXECUTION

1. Translate founders’ vision into clear, achievable operational plans and measurable milestones.
2. Oversee business operations across production, certification, logistics, and sales.
3. Ensure alignment between CPS and Nuatan, optimizing shared resources and processes.
4. Drive business case development, investor readiness, and partnership strategy.

• FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP

1. Lead financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
2. Manage cash flow, contracts, and supplier relationships with transparency and discipline.
3. Oversee pricing strategy, margin optimization, and funding (investors, grants, EU programs).
4. Ensure compliance with Slovak and EU accounting and reporting standards.

• TEAM & CULTURE

1. Build and manage a small but high-performing team around operational and financial delivery.
2. Foster clarity, accountability, and respect within a creative and multicultural environment.
3. Support founders in maintaining a healthy, structured company rhythm while protecting their space for innovation.

• PRODUCT & MARKET

1. Understand material properties, production requirements, and certification processes of bioplastics.
2. Coordinate product development and market readiness for scalable product lines (e.g., cards, accessories, sheet materials).
3. Liaise with partners and clients to align production capacities and sustainability commitments.

• COMMUNICATION & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

1. Act as the main operational link between founders, partners, and suppliers.
2. Communicate clearly, diplomatically, and transparently across all levels.
3. Represent the company in discussions with investors, clients, and strategic stakeholders.

• EXPERIENCE

1. 8+ years in operations, finance, or general management (preferably in product design, or sustainable manufacturing).
2. Proven track record in scaling creative, or impact-driven ventures.
3. Experience with product launches, certification processes, and production logistics is a strong advantage.

• SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

1. Excellent command of financial management and business operations.
2. Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.
3. Strong interpersonal intelligence, able to collaborate with visionary founders respectfully yet firmly.
4. Empathic communicator, confident in decision-making.
5. Fluent in English and Slovak (spoken and written).

If your experience aligns with this role, kindly forward your CV and a concise statement of interest to [email protected].

• A pivotal role in a purpose-driven, internationally recognized venture redefining materials and design.
• Collaboration with world-class creative and scientific minds.
• Flexibility and autonomy within a deeply values-driven culture.
• Opportunity to shape the next chapter of a company with strong ethical and financial foundations.
• Competitive compensation from 4,000 €/month, based on experience, in a project-based role with long-term growth potential.