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Reporting to the CEO and working in close partnership with the COO, this role will be responsible for shaping the company’s financial strategy, overseeing short- and long-term planning, managing cash flow, leading equity and debt fundraising, and building robust financial models to support the company’s continued growth.</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 500\">This is a highly engaged role with a strong external focus. 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