At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy for innovative companies in energy, AI, and healthcare.
- Company: Chair Capital, a dynamic investment firm driving growth in cutting-edge sectors.
- Benefits: Flexible fractional role with competitive day rates and equity opportunities.
- Other info: Join a network of experts and enjoy diverse challenges across multiple companies.
- Why this job: Shape the future of exciting startups while collaborating with industry leaders.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in finance, with experience as a CFO in growth-stage businesses.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
Chair Capital invests £10M to £100M+ at the convergence of energy transition, digital infrastructure, AI, and MedTech, deploying through dedicated investment vehicles alongside aligned investment partners. Beyond capital, we provide active strategic support to portfolio companies through a 300+ strong bench of operating executives, sector specialists, and institutional co‑investors. We are recruiting senior Fractional CFOs to join that bench.
This is a portfolio role: you will be deployed into one or more Chair‑backed companies as their interim or part‑time CFO, working alongside founders to build the financial architecture that supports milestone‑based capital deployment, interim funding rounds, and eventual exit.
The role:
- Financial architecture, capital planning, and milestone‑linked budgeting
- Board‑grade reporting, investor communications, and Investment Committee liaison
- Financial modelling, scenario planning, and audit readiness
- Governance, controls, and compliance across multi‑jurisdictional structures
- Coordination with Chair Capital and co‑investors on tranche release, milestone achievement, and follow‑on rounds
- Exit planning from day one
About You:
- 15+ years of senior finance experience, including CFO or equivalent in a venture‑backed or growth‑stage business
- Track record across at least one full investment cycle, ideally including an exit event
- Sector depth in energy, digital infrastructure, AI, or healthcare technology
- Confident operating in early‑stage environments while maintaining institutional reporting standards
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred
- Comfortable working across multiple companies on a fractional basis
What we offer:
- Engagement on a fractional basis, typically 2 to 4 days per week per portfolio company, with day rates aligned to senior market benchmarks.
- Direct partnership with Chair Capital and access to the wider Chair network of NEDs, sector specialists, and co‑investors.
- Equity participation in portfolio companies where appropriate.
Fractional CFO employer: Chair Capital
Chair Capital is an exceptional employer for senior finance professionals, offering a unique opportunity to engage as a Fractional CFO across a diverse portfolio of innovative companies in the energy transition, digital infrastructure, AI, and MedTech sectors. With a strong emphasis on strategic support and collaboration, employees benefit from direct partnerships with industry leaders, access to a vast network of specialists, and the potential for equity participation, all within a dynamic and growth-oriented work culture that fosters professional development and meaningful contributions.
