Chief Financial Officer

Overview

Drive finance, fundraising, and strategic partnerships for a climate-tech scale-up.

Key Responsibilities

• finance systems
• financial controls
• financial reporting
• grant reporting
• fundraising strategy
• investor relations

Tasks

You will work closely with the CEO and board to prepare the company for large-scale investment and commercialisation. This includes building a best-in-class finance function, securing strategic capital, structuring strategic alliances, and supporting scale-up execution. -Build and professionalise the finance team, systems, and controls to support rapid growth -Represent C4C to external stakeholders including investors, banks, government agencies, and partners -Manage financial controls for large (grant funded) projects like pilot equipment procurement and sub contract spending -Secure strategic partnerships and commercial contracts to enable technology scale-up -Support board governance, scenario planning, and strategic decision-making -Develop and execute the fundraising strategy across VCs, corporates, and non-dilutive sources -Leverage your investor/banking network to access aligned capital and connect C4C to strategic players -Oversee financial operations, reporting, compliance, and cashflow management -Grant financial claim management and compliance reporting -Lead commercial negotiations and long-term partnership structuring -Lead C4C’s investment readiness: data room, financial models, cap table, DD, and investor decks

Requirements

• capital raising
• financial modelling
• m&a
• vc relationships
• deep-tech
• scale-up planning

What You Bring

C4C is seeking a visionary Chief Financial Officer to lead our investment strategy, capital raising, and strategic partnership development. This is a mission-critical role for someone who has already raised £10M+ in equity/grants/debt for an industrial-tech company and can leverage their network to unlock both investment and market traction. -Strong network within built environment, cement/concrete industry, or decarbonisation space -Background in investment banking, corporate finance, or venture capital a plus -Familiarity with corporate development, M&A, or licensing in technology commercialisation -Experience closing strategic deals: JVs, licensing, long-term supply/offtake agreements, or IP partnerships -Proven track record of raising £10M+ (equity, convertible, or structured finance) for deep-tech focused SMEs or start-ups operating at CFO or senior commercial/finance executive -High integrity, accountability, and ability to thrive in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment -Strong command of financial modelling, cap table, term sheets, and company valuation -Experience in financial management linked to large (£10m+) UK/EU grant-funded projects, R&D tax credits, and reporting -Prior experience with pilot plant or manufacturing scale-up financial planning or equivalent large project cash flow -Background in deep-tech, advanced materials, climate tech, or industrial sectors -Strong relationships with VCs, family offices, banks, or investment institutions — can be demonstrated through past closings -Experience scaling companies from Seed to Growth

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Benefits

Remuneration: Competitive salary + equity + bonus Visa Sponsorship: Available for exceptional candidates -Private health insurance, pension, and milestone-based bonus -Fast-track growth into a long-term strategic leadership role -Free meals and coffee at our Nottingham HQ

About Concrete4Change

-Pioneered a breakthrough in concrete technology using waste streams and industrial CO₂ capture. -Projects with major manufacturers like Heidelberg Materials, Cemex, Goldbeck, and Siam Cement Group have moved beyond lab tests into real-world pilots. -Awarded the UN Climate Challenge Cup at COP26 and other innovation prizes, garnering global recognition early on. -The additive permanently locks away carbon even after demolition, turning concrete into a scalable CO₂ sink.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-available for exceptional candidates