Strategic Finance Associate - Atlanta, GA

Nexus Circular is the commercial leader in advanced recycling technology that converts landfill-bound plastics into circular feedstocks for the production of sustainable virgin plastics for packaging and other applications. Nexus Circular’s end-to-end solution is economically validated as demonstrated by consistent bulk sales of high quality, ISCC Plus circular feedstocks for virgin plastic production. Aligned with global partners who seek proven scalable solutions to meet ambitious plastic circularity goals, Nexus Circular is rapidly expanding its innovation footprint worldwide, moving decisively to address the complex challenges of plastics accumulation in the environment.

Nexus has built an outstanding culture. We are looking for people to contribute to a fast-paced, environmentally committed business that is focused on growth and sustainability. We are very collaborative, transparent, data-driven, value diverse perspectives and are looking for constructive initiatives and new ideas. We are looking for self-starters and independent thinkers who work collaboratively in teams. Given the growth stage of Nexus, we are also looking for people who are comfortable moving between strategic thinking and executing those ideas to take Nexus to the next level.

Role Overview

The Strategic Finance Associate is a highly impactful position that will play a critical role in many of the company’s key decisions. You will work cross-functionally with other organizational leaders to conduct and present analysis that informs the company’s long-term plan and strategic direction.

The company fosters a collaborative, transparent, data-driven team culture and welcomes new ideas and inputs. As such, the ideal candidate will be a self-starting, independent thinker who can operate autonomously. If you thrive in high-growth, unstructured working environments and want to contribute to long-term business building, we want to talk to you!

This role reports to Nexus Circular’s Strategic Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and own the company’s economic model, ensuring it remains up to date.
2. Represent the Strategic Finance function as a resource on various internal strategies and initiatives.
3. Work in conjunction with the Strategic Finance Manager to conduct scenario analysis for pricing, capital expenditure, and operating assumptions to optimize value creation.
4. Work cross-functionally with organizational leaders to execute strategic plans.
5. Support investor communications by drafting monthly Board reports.
6. Create PowerPoint presentations, data visualization, and financial models as required.
7. Work with CEO, CFO and Strategic Finance Manager on capital raising efforts.
8. Interact with investment banks and capital sources as required.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Minimum of 2 years experience in investment banking, management consulting, or corporate finance/strategy.
2. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or engineering.
3. Experience in capital-intensive industries (oil and gas, recycling, or waste management preferred).
4. Extensive experience with Excel-based advanced financial modeling and confidence with creating bespoke models.

Desired Skills:

1. Experience with project financing highly preferred.
2. Excellent analytical skills and the capacity to identify problems and opportunities and to provide well-informed recommendations for solutions.
3. Ability to structure logical, analytical approaches and apply a range of techniques to solve business problems in an efficient, timely manner.
4. Exceptional executive presence and communication skills with a track record of building solid relationships cross-functionally.
5. Experience driving teams to consensus, especially while managing projects with ambiguity and diverse stakeholders.
6. Proven project management skills and ability to successfully deliver projects from start to finish.
7. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
8. Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet changing deadlines and priorities across multiple projects.
9. Curiosity, strong critical thinking skills, and an insatiable appetite for learning.
10. Internally motivated to learn about Nexus and the industry outside of directly assigned projects and tasks.
11. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be hands-on, and work both independently and as a team player.
12. Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Don’t meet all the listed requirements? At Nexus Circular, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align completely with the job, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Benefits:

1. Eligible to contribute to Company’s Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) upon hire with Company Contribution.
2. Medical, Dental and Vision coverage at 100% for employee only levels.
3. Multiple comprehensive coverage levels for Medical, Dental, & Vision.
4. Group Health & Wellness Program, plus special savings on retail items, travel, entertainment, and more through Insperity Works.
5. Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
6. Basic and AD&D Life Insurance.
7. Voluntary benefits, including short-term and long-term disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital confinement insurance.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position.

Nexus Circular Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nexus Circular recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions. Please contact to request accommodation.

Statement to Third-Party Agencies: Nexus Circular only accepts resumes from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward any resumes, as Nexus Circular is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.