Venture Scout

About the role

We are a growing mid-market corporate finance house based in London & Amsterdam, advising and raising growth and transitional capital for exceptional, privately held businesses and funds. Transactions are typically in the £2–25m range, with upwards of £50m deployed into our clients each year.

We are always looking for individuals to join the extended Ruffena team as fractional FDs or CFOs, supporting the firm’s portfolio clients both in the UK and in Europe. Many of the businesses we work with are founder-managed and often lack a dedicated, experienced strategic head of finance to help them navigate their next period of growth.

Typically, our fractional FDs or CFOs have specific sector expertise, a depth of experience in raising growth capital, and have helped pilot businesses through different stages of growth and exit. Engagements vary—some businesses may need intense support for a period of time followed by assistance finding a replacement, while others may require a set number of days per week or month for an extended period. We facilitate arrangements that work well for both parties, ensuring the business receives the right support and advice.

Industry Areas of Focus

• Digital Transformation
• Consumer
• Decarbonisation & Advanced Engineering

Responsibilities

• Financial & Strategy development
• Financial modelling, budgeting & forecasting
• Financial analysis & reporting
• Cashflow Management
• Risk analysis
• Financial governance
• Introducing new transactions to the Ruffena team where appropriate

Requirements

• Strong experience operating in senior financial roles
• Strong understanding of financial management, running and building a finance team
• Leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Comfortable working in a small team with a focus on results, interacting with senior management regularly
• Financial modelling & analysis expertise
• Experience investing in businesses or raising capital from investors—ideally for early-stage or growth-stage businesses
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong commercial acumen

Qualifications

• Experience working with start-ups or growth businesses
• Mergers & acquisitions or sales experience
• Financial transformation (people, process, systems)
• Business turnarounds
• Background in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or senior management at an investor-backed business

Ruffena Investment Group Ltd is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Services described are limited to corporate finance advisory and facilitation of introductions. Where regulated services are required, these are delivered by FCA-authorised partners.