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FD Capital is working with a fast-scaling clean energy storage company to appoint a Fractional CFO / part-time Finance Director. The business designs and supplies battery energy storage systems for residential and commercial customers, and its trajectory is exceptional: revenue has grown from £300k in 2024 to £3.5m in 2025, and is now scaling towards £7m in 2026. Growth at that pace, in an inventory-heavy hardware business with significant purchasing from China, creates exactly the finance challenges you'd expect — working capital strain, FX exposure on gross margin, and the need for controls and reporting that keep up with the business. The founders now want senior, commercially minded finance leadership to bring structure and strategy to the next stage. The Role Initially around one - two days per week for three months, with scope to adjust as the business needs, likely increasing in 12 month time Own cashflow forecasting and working-capital management through a period of rapid scaling Develop a sensible FX strategy — budgeting exchange rates, timing currency purchases, assessing hedging options, and protecting gross margin and cashflow from currency swings on Chinese supply Advise on tax planning and capital investment — use of allowances and managing the company's tax position efficiently and compliantly Drive gross margin analysis and cost control Plan stock purchasing and inventory-related cash requirements Build investor-ready financial modelling and board reporting Strengthen management accounts and financial controls Support fundraising, including SEIS/EIS-related considerationsAbout You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with FD or CFO experience in early-stage or high-growth companies Background in hardware, energy, manufacturing, distribution or another inventory-heavy sector strongly preferred Practical experience managing FX exposure on international supply chains — ideally China sourcing Strong on UK tax planning, capital allowances and SEIS/EIS Commercially minded and hands-on — comfortable building models and controls yourself, not just directing others Experience supporting fundraising rounds an advantageDetails Engagement: Fractional — c. 1 -2 days per week initially Location: Cambridge-based business; hybrid working available Rate: Competitive day rate, dependent on experience