At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and support growth in innovative companies.
- Company: Chair Capital, a leader in energy transition and tech investments.
- Benefits: Flexible fractional role with competitive day rates and equity options.
- Other info: Collaborate with a network of industry experts and gain valuable insights.
- Why this job: Shape the future of exciting startups while leveraging your finance expertise.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in senior finance roles, ideally with venture-backed experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ 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.
