Description:
Growth CFO is a specialized firm providing seasoned financial experts to early-stage and high-growth businesses. We focus on structuring finance functions, delivering day-to-day financial insights, and offering strategic guidance to help clients accelerate growth.
We are currently looking to expand our panel of Fractional CFOs, particularly for a high-performance materials business serving the automotive and aerospace sectors. This company is undergoing a fundraising round to scale production, and the appointed CFO will play a key role in guiding its financial strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading fundraising efforts in collaboration with a corporate finance house.
- Driving capital expenditure (CapEx) and organic growth decision-making.
- Overseeing financial controls and operations within the finance team.
- Establishing robust reporting structures, KPIs, and board/investor reporting.
- Managing cash flow forecasting and financial modeling.
- Providing strategic financial advice and analysis.
- Acting as a trusted advisor and financial right-hand to the business owners.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to work directly with clients.
- Extensive financial experience from a blue-chip background.
- Professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA.
- Ability to shift between detailed financial processes and high-level strategic planning.
- Prior experience as a Finance Director (FD) or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
What We Offer:
- Portfolio career opportunity—work with a diverse range of high-growth businesses.
- Support from experienced professionals who have firsthand industry expertise.
- Access to a strong network of investors and professionals in the startup ecosystem.
- Flexible working arrangements—set your own work schedule and location.
- Attractive compensation based on project engagement