Start-up CFO Deep Tech

Finstitute; Netherlands; Ibrido; EUR 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work

SAR plan

Equity option

Performance incentives

Descrizione del lavoro

F.INSTITUTE is seeking a Fractional Chief Financial Officer with DeepTech experience to join our team in the Netherlands. This dual-impact role embeds financial strategy for capital-intensive ventures while leading the DeepTech vertical.

You will work with founders, engineers, and scientists to translate technical roadmaps into financial plans and funding strategies, building scalable financial models and structures.

Competenze

• 5+ years in a senior role (VC/PE, investment banking, strategy)
• Experience in start-ups or VC-backed ventures
• Strong familiarity with DeepTech or R&D-driven ventures
• Ability to translate technical roadmaps into financial implications
• Experience with complex funding structures (equity + non-dilutive funding)
• Commercial acumen and ability to identify strategic growth opportunities

Mansioni

• Serve as a fractional CFO for multiple VC-backed ventures
• Develop and implement financial strategies, systems, and processes to drive client growth
• Collaborate with entrepreneurs to build financial plans, forecasts, and budgets
• Lead fundraising efforts and prepare investor materials and financial models
• Provide strategic input for Board meetings and critical decisions
• Utilize FP&A platform to deliver data-driven insights and optimize performance
• Support M&A transactions and non-dilutive financing instruments
• Help build the DeepTech vertical and ecosystem partnerships
• Drive business development within DeepTech ecosystems (VCs, research institutions, incubators)

Conoscenze

Financial leadership

Strategic fundraising

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Technical translation

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in finance/business

Technical discipline degree acceptable

Descrizione del lavoro

At F.INSTITUTE we're looking for a Start-up CFO DeepTech to join our team.

Full-time / Part-time · Hybrid (The Netherlands: remote/On-Site as required)

About the company

F.INSTITUTE is a financial boutique specializing in ventures and high-growth technology companies. We are a modern (and a tad rebellious) company; to enable you to perform to your best we allow flexibility in time (e.g. a 4-day workweek) and place to fulfill your responsibilities. You will be working with an ambitious and fun team of various financial professionals. As we are a growing company, we encourage you to develop your own ambitions as well so we can grow together!

Our mission is to empower companies to scale effectively and achieve success by implementing best-in-class structures, processes, and tools. From taking on fractional management roles to executing strategic finance transactions, we play an integral role in the success of our clients.

Our proprietary FP&A platform and multi-disciplined team of accountants, controllers, and CFOs provide robust support for ventures navigating complex financial landscapes. We’re proud to be the trusted partner of VC-backed companies driving cutting-edge innovation.

About the role

We are seeking a Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with experience in DeepTech environments (e.g. advanced hardware, AI, robotics, climate tech, or other R&D-heavy ventures).

This is a dual-impact role: you will act as an embedded financial strategist for technically complex, capital-intensive ventures, while also helping to build and lead F.INSTITUTE ’s DeepTech vertical.

You will work closely with founders, engineers, and scientists, translating technical roadmaps into financial strategies and funding plans.For candidates with strong ambition and entrepreneurial drive, there is a clear opportunity to take ownership of this vertical. Equity participation is optional and can be discussed for candidates who want to play a leading role in building this practice.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a fractional CFO for multiple VC-backed ventures, offering strategic financial leadership.

Develop and implement financial strategies, systems, and processes to drive client growth and scalability.

Collaborate with entrepreneurs and executives to build financial plans, forecasts, and budgets.

Lead fundraising efforts, including preparation of investor materials, financial models, and capital strategy.

Provide strategic input for Board meetings and critical decision-making processes.

Utilize F.INSTITUTE ’s proprietary FP&A platform to deliver data-driven insights and optimize financial performance.

Support M&A transactions, exit strategies, and non-dilutive financing instruments.

Contribute to building the DeepTech vertical, including proposition development, partnerships, and ecosystem positioning.

Drive business development efforts within DeepTech ecosystems (VCs, research institutions, incubators, and innovation hubs).

What you bring to the table

Educational Background:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.

Alternatively, a degree in a technical discipline with strong financial acumen.

Experience:

5+ years in a senior role (e.g. VC, PE, investment banking, strategy consulting, or leadership within a venture-backed company).

Experience in start-ups or scale-ups, ideally VC-backed environments.

Strong familiarity with Deeptech or R&D-driven ventures

Skills:

Ability to understand and translate technical concepts into financial implications.

Experience with complex funding structures (equity + non-dilutive funding).

Commercial acumen and ability to identify strategic growth opportunities.

Strong stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Mindset:

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and ownership-driven.

Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building something from the ground up.

Collaborative and motivated by innovation and impact.

At F.INSTITUTE , we value innovation, autonomy, and collaboration. Joining our team means you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most transformative ventures in the technology sector. You’ll be part of a diverse, expert-driven team that supports personal growth and professional development.

Perks and Benefits

Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience.

Uncapped performance-based incentives tied to commercial success.

Participation in our Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR) plan.

Optional equity participation for candidates taking a leading role in the DeepTech vertical.

Hybrid working environment with flexible hours and potential for full remote work.

Direct access to Europe’s top venture ecosystems and networks.

Opportunity to shape your own career trajectory and grow into a leading role within F.INSTITUTE .

F.INSTITUTE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.!