Role Summary

Job Title: Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Reporting Line: CEO / Founder
Location: Guildford
Contract: Day rate
Commitment: Approximately [e.g., 4–6 days per month]

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Fractional CFO to partner with our leadership team during a critical growth phase. You will be responsible for transforming our financial function from basic bookkeeping to investor-grade readiness. Your primary objectives are to build a robust, integrated financial model, professionalize our reporting, and ensure we are "due diligence ready".

Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Modeling & Forecasting

Develop a dynamic 3-year financial model that integrates P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
Model the nuances of our revenue streams SaaS (subscription) and Tech-Enabled Services (subscription) and consultancy.
Create scenario analyses to guide strategic decision-making.
Implement rigorous Revenue Recognition policies to ensure SaaS revenue is tracked accurately.

Investor Readiness

Prepare "Board-ready" monthly financial packets and reporting dashboards.
Establish and track core SaaS Metrics (ARR, Net Revenue Retention, Magic Number) alongside Service Metrics (Gross Margin per Service, Utilization Rates).
Lead the preparation of a virtual data room for future due diligence.

Skills and Experience

Proven experience in EdTech or a similar high-growth SaaS/Services hybrid.
Experience navigating Series A or B rounds, including interacting with PE firms.
Ability to pivot from board-level strategy to fixing a broken chart of accounts.
Expert-level Excel/Google Sheets skills with a focus on "clean," auditable formulas.

Job Type: Freelance

Ability to commute/relocate:

Guildford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

relevant: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guildford (Surrey)

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