Fractional CFO
Full Time
,
London
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.