Chief Financial Officer - Capital Strategy & Fundraising

Altilium; Holbeton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in the UK seeks a strategic CFO to shape financial strategy and drive fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in senior finance roles, preferably within the cleantech sector, and possesses exceptional leadership and negotiation skills. This position offers a significant compensation package, including equity participation, while leading impactful projects in the clean energy sector.

Benefits

Significant compensation package including equity participation

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior finance roles with success in fundraising.
• Experience in battery recycling or cleantech preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive Series C fundraising efforts and build investor relationships.
• Shape financial strategy and set KPIs with leadership.
• Lead financial modelling and investor presentations.

Skills

Fundraising for high-CapEx projects

Capital markets understanding

Financial modelling

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field

MBA or CPA/CFA

Job description

Planned appointment to start Q2 2026

Altilium Clean Technology is at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, driving innovation in EV battery recycling and the circular economy. We are scaling sustainably and seeking a strategic finance leader to support our ambitious growth plans and global fundraising objectives.

The Role:

As CFO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Altilium's financial strategy, raising capital for high-CapEx projects, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-driven business with a clear path to significant impact.

What You'll Do:

• Drive fundraising efforts (Series C and beyond), securing equity, debt, and project finance while building strong investor relationships.
• Shape long-term financial strategy, set KPIs with leadership, and structure agreements that support growth.
• Lead financial modelling, investor presentations, and transparent communications throughout fundraising rounds.
• Manage capital allocation and cash flow to fund technology, operations, and expansion effectively.
• Oversee finance operations, risk, compliance, and governance, ensuring robust reporting and ESG alignment.
• Partner with engineering, legal, procurement, and marketing to align financial plans with projects and partnerships.
• Secure and structure project financing for large-scale infrastructure, leading due diligence and negotiations with banks, investors, and advisors.

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years in senior finance roles with demonstrable success in fundraising for high-CapEx or industrial projects.
• Experience in battery recycling, cleantech, renewable energy, or large-scale manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, financial modelling, project finance, and investor relations.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA highly desirable.

Ideal Backgrounds:

• Venture Capital or Private Equity professionals with a track record in scaling high-growth companies.
• Investment bankers experienced in capital raising, M&A, or project finance.
• Corporate finance leaders from industrial, energy, or cleantech sectors.
• Financial advisors or consultants from Big 4 or boutique firms specialising in cleantech or infrastructure.
• Executives from high growth cleantech startups or technology firms.

Why Join Altilium:

This is a unique opportunity to lead the strategic finance agenda of our fast-growing, purpose-driven business, overseeing fundraising, investment strategy, and project finance. You will play a pivotal role in delivering mega-scale facilities that will transform the clean energy sector, with a significant compensation package including equity participation.