Fractional CFO | Manufacturing | Series A

Zanda; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Zanda is searching for a Fractional CFO to join an early-stage VC-backed startup in the manufacturing sector. In this part-time role, you will lead financial planning and investor engagement while shaping the company's financial strategies during its critical Series A fundraising phase.

Qualifications

• Experience in early-stage, VC backed startups.
• Knowledge of biotech-specific funding models.
• Strong financial modeling and scenario planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own financial models and investor materials.
• Guide investor outreach and deal structuring.
• Support operational scaling post-fundraise.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investor engagement

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Education

Proven track record as a CFO

Experience in VC backed startups

Job description

Fractional CFO | Manufacturing | Series A

Fractional CFO | Manufacturing | Series A

This range is provided by Zanda. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Supporting high growth Tech and Digital Start-ups / Scale-ups with CFO hires, Senior Finance Leaders, Interim Finance Support and Fractional Finance…

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. You'll:

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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