The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Interim Fractional CFO to act as a senior strategic partner to a Founder and Finance Director for a fast-growing challenger consumer brand. You will bring commercial acumen and healthy challenge required to help scale the business into a major market player.
In this role, you will help improve the quality of financial decision-making, optimise capital allocation, and meticulously prepare the business for future institutional fundraising and an ultimate strategic exit.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Scale
Strategic Foundations: Establish the financial framework required to transition from an emerging challenger to a scaled consumer business
Corporate Strategy: Lead long-term financial planning, scenario modelling, and corporate development.
Fundraising & Exit Readiness
Series B Preparation: Shape future fundraising strategies, ensuring the business is operationally and financially ready for a Series B round
Exit Planning: Map out long-term strategic exit options and optimise the business structure to maximise valuation.
Investor Relations: Manage communication with current institutional investors
Mentorship & Team Development
Executive Coaching: Mentor and support the Finance Director, ensuring the internal finance and operations functions elevate as the business expands.
Skills & Experience Required
Direct experience scaling the finance function within a high-growth consumer business.
Proven ability to navigate relationships between Founders, the Senior Leadership Team, the Board, and institutional investors.
Demonstrated success in leading fundraising rounds.
Exceptional communication skills with a passionate, coaching-led approach to developing internal finance talent.
Deep experience operating at board level as a non-executive director or CFO.