Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Provide the strategic financial oversight and rigour necessary to navigate venture-backed growth as a partner to the founders.
About the Role
TileBio is a deep-tech startup building a foundation model of pathology. By treating histology as a language, we are decoding the underlying structure of biology to accelerate cancer diagnosis and drug discovery. As we move from core R&D into a scaling phase, we are looking for a strategic financial partner.
You are more than an accountant; you are a strategic advisor to the founders. You will bridge the gap between our complex technical milestones and our financial narrative. Your role is to ensure TileBio remains lean, compliant, and "investor-ready" at all times, providing the financial clarity that allows our engineering team to focus on the mission.
What You'll Do
- Lead financial reporting, accounting, and cash flow management
- Maintain rigorous burn monitoring and financial forecasting to extend our runway and optimise capital allocation
- Prepare high-quality financial updates for the Board and current investors
- Partner with leadership on financial modelling and data room preparation for future funding rounds
- Ensure full compliance with UK financial regulations, tax obligations (including R&D tax credits), and statutory filings
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a CFO or Senior Finance Lead within a venture-backed technology company
- Understanding of the unique financial lifecycle of a hardware-intensive or high-compute AI startup
- Ability to build sophisticated, yet readable, financial models that translate technical roadmaps into fiscal reality
- Pragmatism to implement "just enough" process to ensure rigour without slowing down a fast-moving team
Nice to Have
- Experience navigating Seed to Series A/B transitions
- A track record of successful equity or debt fundraising
- Familiarity with the Scottish tech ecosystem and local grant landscapes (e.g., Scottish Enterprise)
What We Offer
- Retainer of £1000 to £1250 per month, plus equity eligibility
- A strategic role shaping the future of a mission-driven deep-tech startup
- A culture that values speed, clarity, and rigour
- An environment where we challenge ideas, not people
To apply, email careers@tilebio.com with the subject "CFO", your CV and a short note about why you're interested.