CFO Founders Health

Founders Forum Group; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Founders Health is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to drive financial and operational leadership for their early-stage healthcare venture. As CFO, you'll partner with the CEO to establish financial discipline, oversee fundraising efforts, and implement essential operational systems as the company scales. This role provides an exciting opportunity to build a foundational financial structure in a growing healthcare startup, supported by a prestigious network that encourages innovation.

Benefits

25 days contractual annual leave

Employer pension contributions matching to 3%

Access to the Founders Forum Group network

Wider benefits package to be defined

Qualifications

• Experience in financial leadership roles, ideally in early-stage companies.
• Ability to work closely with CEO and management teams.
• Strong understanding of fundraising processes and investor relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including forecasting and budgeting.
• Manage fundraising activities and investor reporting.
• Streamline internal processes for operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial modeling

Operational efficiency

Strategic planning

Compliance

Investor relations

Job description

About Founders Health

Founders Health is a new venture offering in-clinic services reshaping how elective healthcare is delivered. We’re building a modern, patient-centric model that combines clinical excellence, operational innovation, and an outstanding consumer experience.

We are proudly backed by Founders Forum—Europe’s most influential community of tech entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders. Founders Forum has incubated and scaled companies such as Founders Factory, Founders Intelligence, and firstminute capital. With this unparalleled network behind us, Founders Health benefits from a platform of deep expertise, resources, and access at the highest levels of business and innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a scaling healthcare business from day one—with the support and credibility of a world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The Role: CFO

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Chief Financial Officer to join the leadership team and help build the foundation for our next phase of growth. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in early-stage environments and wants to be part of building something from the ground up—with both operational ownership and financial leadership.

You’ll work directly with the CEO to drive financial discipline, operational efficiency, and long-term strategic planning.

Finance and Operational Leadership

• Lead all financial operations: forecasting, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and controls.

• Manage and continuously refine the financial model to reflect the company’s evolving product and commercial structure.

• Deliver monthly investor and board-ready reporting with clear performance insights.

• Oversee cap table management and all activities related to fundraising, from financial modeling to diligence support.

• Create and implement a tax-effective share option scheme.

• Partner with the CEO to prepare and execute a £3.5M+ fundraise in 2025.
• Design and implement core operational systems and infrastructure to support scaling.

• Set up and monitor operational KPIs, systems, and reporting tools.

• Streamline internal processes to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.

• Oversee legal and administrative operations, including the development and review of contracts, vendor agreements, employment documents, and confidentiality/IP-related materials.

• Serve as a strategic advisor across workstreams, ensuring clarity, accountability, and execution excellence.

• Build and manage the operations team as the business grows.

• 25 days contractual annual leave.
• Employer pension contributions matching to 3%.
• Access to the Founders Forum Group network of businesses and wider tech ecosystem.
• Wider benefits package to be defined as part of the role responsibilities.