Chief Finance Officer - Robotics & AI Innovation

Certus Sales Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading-edge client in the robotics and AI sector seeks a Chief Finance Officer based in London. This critical role involves steering financial strategy, investor relations, and preparing for IPO, demanding proven experience in raising significant funding and managing financial operations in a high-growth, VC-backed tech environment. Candidates must have a thorough grasp of IFRS regulations and possess proven leadership skills, as well as experience with large-scale fundraising efforts.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

23 days holiday + flexible working

Global scope with minimal bureaucracy

Opportunity to join a transformative AI & robotics venture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader in a high-growth, VC-backed tech company.
• Demonstrated success in raising $150M+ in a single funding round.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, venture capital, and investor relations.
• Experience managing large-scale fundraising efforts in the U.S. market.
• Strong grasp of IFRS and scaling financial operations globally.
• Track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Hands-on, strategic, and commercially switched on.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own our financial strategy—from boardroom to bottom line.
• Act as a commercial co-pilot to the CEO and leadership team.
• Build and scale financial systems, controls, and reporting structures.
• Own financial planning, forecasting, and performance metrics.
• Optimise capital structure, liquidity, and risk management.
• Lead large-scale fundraising and investor engagement (U.S. and Europe).
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS and international tax regulations.
• Prepare for global expansion and long-term IPO strategy.

Skills

Financial strategy

Investor relations

Fundraising

IFRS compliance

Team leadership

Venture capital

Education

CPA, CFA, or MBA

Job description

Chief Finance Officer – Robotics & AI Innovation
London - Hybrid
Highly Competitive Package + Excellent Benefits

Our leading-edge client develops advanced robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life. Real, commercial, next-gen labour automation units that are already being deployed into critical industries. They are looking for a Chief Finance Officer to join them in London, to help shape the financial future of a company that’s rewriting what’s possible with AI and robotics.

As CFO, you’ll work directly with the CEO and senior leadership, steering everything from capital strategy and investor relations to financial operations and IPO readiness. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Please note: We’re only considering candidates who have raised a minimum of $150 million in a single funding round. That’s not a cumulative total, it’s a non-negotiable benchmark. If you've done this, you'll know why it matters.

CFO responsibilities:

• Lead and own our financial strategy—from boardroom to bottom line
• Act as a commercial co-pilot to the CEO and leadership team
• Build and scale financial systems, controls, and reporting structures
• Own financial planning, forecasting, and performance metrics
• Optimise capital structure, liquidity, and risk management
• Lead large-scale fundraising and investor engagement (U.S. and Europe)
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS and international tax regulations
• Prepare for global expansion and long-term IPO strategy

CFO requirements:

• Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader in a high-growth, VC-backed tech company
• Demonstrated success in raising $150M+ in a single funding round—a hard requirement
• Deep understanding of financial markets, venture capital, and investor relations
• Experience managing large-scale fundraising efforts in the U.S. market
• Strong grasp of IFRS and scaling financial operations globally
• Track record of building and leading high-performing teams
• Hands-on, strategic, and commercially switched on
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred

CFO rewards:

• Highly competitive salary
• 23 days holiday + flexible working
• Huge scope, global scale, and zero bureaucracy
• A front-row seat in one of the most exciting AI & robotics ventures in the UK

If you’ve led major funding rounds, know how to scale a company globally, and want to be part of a team that’s building something genuinely transformative, this is your opportunity

Certus Recruitment Group is a well-established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services. We serve the technology sector across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.