Application Guide

How to Apply for Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

at Scope3

🏢 About Scope3

Scope3 is a climate tech company uniquely positioned at the intersection of finance and environmental impact, using advanced emission reduction solutions to help businesses eliminate climate risk. Unlike traditional financial services firms, Scope3 offers the opportunity to build a career where financial expertise directly contributes to solving the climate crisis through innovative marketplace business models.

About This Role

As Vice President of FP&A at Scope3, you'll be the strategic financial architect for a rapidly scaling climate tech company, moving beyond traditional reporting to actively shape business strategy and growth motions. This role is impactful because you'll design the financial frameworks that enable Scope3 to scale through $50M+ revenue while maintaining its mission-driven focus on emission reduction.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves morning strategy sessions with executive leadership to evaluate new market opportunities, followed by deep-dive analysis on business drivers affecting emission reduction metrics. You'll spend afternoons mentoring your FP&A team on developing actionable insights and designing financial models that balance growth objectives with climate impact goals.

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🎯 Who Scope3 Is Looking For

  • Has 10-12+ years of global financial management with proven experience as a strategic thought partner to C-suite executives, not just a reporting function
  • Possesses specific experience scaling marketplace business models through rapid growth stages, with deep understanding of monetization approaches unique to platform companies
  • Has successfully built and mentored high-performing FP&A teams (5+ years management experience) in fast-paced environments
  • Demonstrates exceptional quantitative skills with ability to develop complex financial models that translate climate impact metrics into business drivers

📝 Tips for Applying to Scope3

1

Quantify your experience with marketplace business models - specifically mention revenue scaling milestones and the unique financial challenges of platform economics

2

Highlight specific examples where you've acted as a strategic thought partner to executives, not just delivered reports

3

Demonstrate your understanding of climate tech metrics by connecting traditional financial KPIs to emission reduction outcomes

4

Showcase team-building experience with emphasis on developing business-partnering (not just analytical) professionals

5

Tailor your resume to show progression from individual contributor to team leader in FP&A, with clear evidence of managing through rapid scaling phases

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your experience scaling marketplace/revenue models from early stage to $50M+ and how that applies to Scope3's growth trajectory", 'Specific examples of being a strategic financial thought partner who influenced executive decision-making beyond traditional FP&A functions', 'How your team-building philosophy aligns with developing business-partnering professionals in a mission-driven climate tech environment', 'Your understanding of how financial planning intersects with emission reduction goals in a marketplace business model']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Scope3's specific marketplace model - understand how they monetize emission reduction solutions and their position in the climate tech ecosystem
  • → Recent funding rounds and growth trajectory to understand their current scaling phase and future targets
  • → Their emission reduction methodology and how it differs from competitors in the carbon accounting/offset space
  • → Executive leadership background to understand the strategic context you'll be partnering with

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would design financial planning processes for a climate tech marketplace scaling from current revenue to $50M+
2 Describe a time you influenced executive strategy through financial analysis in a high-growth environment
3 How do you translate climate impact metrics (like emission reductions) into financial KPIs and business drivers?
4 What's your approach to building an FP&A team that balances analytical rigor with business partnership in a mission-driven company?
5 How would you evaluate strategic opportunities and risks specific to Scope3's emission reduction marketplace model?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on traditional corporate FP&A experience without demonstrating understanding of marketplace/platform economics
  • Presenting as purely an analytical/reporting professional rather than a strategic business partner
  • Failing to connect financial expertise to climate impact outcomes or mission-driven business models
  • Not having specific examples of team development in high-growth environments

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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