Fractional CFO | Manufacturing | Series A
Posted 2 weeks ago by Zanda
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Zanda is seeking a Fractional CFO for an early-stage, VC-backed startup in the manufacturing and sustainability sector, preparing for its Series A funding. The role requires a strategic finance leader to develop financial models, guide investor outreach, and support operational scaling. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in early-stage startups, particularly in BioTech, DeepTech, or CleanTech. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape a mission-driven company during a critical growth phase.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and own financial models and investor materials
- Lead financial planning and scenario modeling
- Guide investor outreach, diligence, and deal structuring
- Advise on capital strategy, cash runway, and risk management
- Support operational scaling and commercial readiness post raise
Key Skills:
- Proven track record as a CFO or senior finance leader in early-stage, VC backed startups
- Experience within BioTech, DeepTech, or CleanTech sectors
- Successfully led or supported a Series A (or later) raise
- Deep understanding of biotech specific funding models
- Comfortable operating in pre-revenue environments
- Strong financial modeling and scenario planning skills
- Experience preparing and presenting data rooms, investor decks, and board materials
- Ability to advise on cap table management and financial operations setup
- Strategic, analytical, and execution oriented
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VCs, Founders, CEOs and CFOs when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments.
Who’s the Business? We're supporting an early-stage, VC backed startup operating in the manufacturing and sustainability space. Backed by top-tier investors and based in the UK, they're preparing for their next phase of growth. Now gearing up for their Series A, they're scaling their team, validating their commercial model, and bringing their first products to market. It's an exciting moment to help shape a company that's mission driven and technically ambitious.
What You’ll Do We’re seeking a Fractional CFO to help lead the business through a successful Series A fundraise. This role is ideal for a strategic finance leader who can operate hands on and at pace.
- Develop and own financial models and investor materials
- Lead financial planning and scenario modeling
- Guide investor outreach, diligence, and deal structuring
- Advise on capital strategy, cash runway, and risk management
- Support operational scaling and commercial readiness post raise
Experience Required Proven track record as a CFO or senior finance leader in early-stage, VC backed startups. Ideally within BioTech, DeepTech, or CleanTech sectors Successfully led or supported a Series A (or later) raise, with hands on involvement in modelling, structuring, and investor engagement Deep understanding of biotech specific funding models, including grant funding, R&D tax credits, and non dilutive financing strategies Comfortable operating in pre-revenue environments, with experience managing long R&D timelines and milestone-based funding structures Strong financial modeling and scenario planning skills; capable of translating complex science and commercial potential into compelling financial narratives Experience preparing and presenting data rooms, investor decks, and board materials for technical and financial stakeholders Ability to advise on cap table management, runway extension, and financial operations setup as the company scales Strategic, analytical, and execution oriented.