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Chair Capital
Fractional CFO, Chair Capital
FRACTIONAL CFO JOB · VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY PRINCIPALS SECTOR · LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
Engagement
FractionalEmbedded · part-time
Days / week
3 daysPer week
Day rate
£1,500ESTNo rate in posting
IR35
Not statedClarify at apply
Chair Capital is explicitly recruiting senior Fractional CFOs for a dedicated operating bench deployed into portfolio companies on a 2–4 day/week basis. This is a genuine portfolio role combining interim and part-time CFO work across venture-backed businesses in energy, digital infrastructure, AI, and MedTech. No day rate is stated, though the posting signals alignment to 'senior market benchmarks' and hints at equity upside.
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The balanced verdict
Why this role stands out
- Explicitly fractional and portfolio-based; 2–4 days/week structure is transparent.
- Venture-scale scope — financial architecture, cap table management, exit planning, investor comms, and governance.
- Equity participation in portfolio companies signals aligned incentives.
- Direct partnership with a credible, well-networked VC platform (£10M–£100M+ deployment); access to co-investors and sector specialists.
- Clear seniority bar — 15+ years, CFO-equivalent track record, full investment cycle experience expected.
Worth checking before you apply
- Day rate not disclosed; 'senior market benchmarks' is vague. Clarify rate, equity terms, and minimum/maximum concurrent portfolio load before committing.
- IR35 status unstated; confirm employment status and tax treatment upfront.
- Equity 'where appropriate' is discretionary; get specifics on how and when equity is offered.
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The posting in full
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Chair Capital invests £10M to £100M+ at the convergence of energy transition, digital infrastructure, AI, and MedTech, deploying through dedicated investment vehicles alongside aligned investment partners. Beyond capital, we provide active strategic support to portfolio companies through a 300+ strong bench of operating executives, sector specialists, and institutional co-investors.
We are recruiting senior Fractional CFOs to join that bench. This is a portfolio role: you will be deployed into one or more Chair-backed companies as their interim or part-time CFO, working alongside founders to build the financial architecture that supports milestone-based capital deployment, interim funding rounds, and eventual exit.
The role
Financial architecture, capital planning, and milestone-linked budgeting Board-grade reporting, investor communications, and Investment Committee liaison Financial modelling, scenario planning, and audit readiness Governance, controls, and compliance across multi-jurisdictional structures Coordination with Chair Capital and co-investors on tranche release, milestone achievement, and follow-on rounds Exit planning from day one
About You
15+ years of senior finance experience, including CFO or equivalent in a venture-backed or growth-stage business Track record across at least one full investment cycle, ideally including an exit event Sector depth in energy, digital infrastructure, AI, or healthcare technology Confident operating in early-stage environments while maintaining institutional reporting standards Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred Comfortable working across multiple companies on a fractional basis
What we offer
Engagement on a fractional basis, typically 2 to 4 days per week per portfolio company, with day rates aligned to senior market benchmarks. Direct partnership with Chair Capital and access to the wider Chair network of NEDs, sector specialists, and co-investors. Equity participation in portfolio companies where appropriate.
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