Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

Location: Calgary, AB

Reports to: Interim CFO

About Carbon Upcycling Technologies 

Carbon Upcycling is redefining cement production by addressing three of the industry’s most pressing challenges: 

• Capacity constraints – boosting cement plant capacity by up to 60%. 

• Localized feedstocks – enabling producers to use locally available waste materials, reducing imports and strengthening supply chains. 

• Cost parity – delivering supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) that are cost-competitive with traditional cement while lowering the overall carbon footprint of cement. 

With headquarters in Calgary and a pipeline of projects across North America and Europe, Carbon Upcycling is entering a scale-up phase, preparing for its Series B financing round while expanding industrial partnerships and deploying large-scale projects. 

We are seeking a Director of Strategy & Corporate Development to be a key driver of this growth—combining strategic leadership with financial execution to position Carbon Upcycling as a global leader in advanced building materials. This role will provide the operational and financial backbone required to scale capital-intensive projects, secure major financing, and translate corporate strategy into disciplined execution. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Growth & Corporate Development 

• Support the CEO and CFO, providing back-office support for strategic fundraising to operationalize Carbon Upcycling’s growth strategy through and beyond the Series B round. 

• Lead industry and competitive analyses within the cement and building materials sector to identify expansion opportunities and strategic positioning. 

• Support and execute strategic partnerships with cement producers, construction firms, and waste feedstock providers. 

• Develop financial approach for market entry and project scaling of Carbon Upcycling’s technology. 

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) 

• Maintain and refine Carbon Upcycling’s corporate financial model, reflecting capital-intensive project economics in the cement and building materials sector. 

• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across business units and projects.  

• Deliver financial insights that inform commercial negotiations, pricing strategies, and investment decisions with cement and construction partners. 

• Support Business Development with robust commercial deal modeling, enabling competitive project proposals and long-term value creation. 

Fundraising & Capital Strategy 

• Provide support in executing Carbon Upcycling’s Series B financing round, ensuring financial diligence, investor readiness, and data room management. 

• Act as execution partner to the CFO on equity raises, project financing, and structured capital solutions for large industrial deployments. 

• Prepare investor-facing materials that communicate Carbon Upcycling’s value proposition in building materials and cement clearly and compellingly. 

• Support long-term capital strategy, ensuring Carbon Upcycling has the financial capacity to scale cement-focused projects globally. 

Leadership & Organizational Development 

• Develop & mentor a high-performing team with focus on strengthening the company's analytical and financial acumen. 

• Foster a culture of accountability, financial rigor, and strategic execution across the company. 

• Serve as a bridge between finance, engineering, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment around Carbon Upcycling’s industry-focused strategy. 

• Enabling execution excellence through the company goal setting process. 

• Support the development of board materials and making presentations to board and investors 

Profile of the Ideal Candidate 

• MBA, or equivalent advanced designation. 

• 10+ years of progressive experience, ideally in a growth stage, capital intensive company  

• Experience in heavy industry, building materials, or cement strongly preferred,  

• Proven success in supporting fundraising rounds (Series B or later), including due diligence and investor processes. 

• Strong background in financial modeling, FP&A, and structuring large-scale project financing. 

• Demonstrated ability to execute strategic partnerships and joint ventures in complex industrial markets. 

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with a strong bias for building systems from the ground up. 

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence executives, investors, and industry partners. 

Why Join Us? 

This is a rare opportunity to shape the trajectory of a venture-backed scale-up transforming the cement and building materials sector. As Director, Strategy & Corporate Development, you will be instrumental in securing our Series B financing, structuring project-level capital frameworks, and driving strategic initiatives that expand our customers capacity, strengthen local supply chains, and deliver cost-competitive building materials worldwide