Fractional CFO for Life Sciences | Remote & Flexible Growth

F-INSTITUTE; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Flexible hours

Remote work flexibility

Stock Appreciation Rights plan

Direct access to Europe’s top ventureE

Job summary

F.INSTITUTE is seeking a Fractional Chief Financial Officer to join a dynamic, ambitious team. You will act as an embedded financial strategist for VC-backed ventures, driving growth with a commercial focus and expanding F.INSTITUTE’s portfolio.

You will lead financial plans, models, and fundraising activities, while collaborating with entrepreneurs and executives to build scalable, data-driven strategies across life sciences clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior financial leadership role in VC-backed or high-growth settings.
• Experience with start-ups and scale-ups, ideally in Life Sciences.
• Strong background in fundraising, financial modeling and strategic finance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a fractional CFO for multiple VC-backed ventures, providing strategic financial leadership.
• Develop and implement financial strategies, systems, and processes to drive client growth and scalability.
• Collaborate with entrepreneurs to build financial plans, forecasts, and budgets.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including investor materials, financial models, and capital strategy.
• Provide Board-level input and support critical decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Financial modeling

Fundraising

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance

Life Sciences degree (if applicable)

Tools

FP&A platform

Job description

F.INSTITUTE is seeking a Fractional Chief Financial Officer to join a dynamic, ambitious team. You will act as an embedded financial strategist for VC-backed ventures, driving growth with a commercial focus and expanding F.INSTITUTE’s portfolio.

You will lead financial plans, models, and fundraising activities, while collaborating with entrepreneurs and executives to build scalable, data-driven strategies across life sciences clients.