Venture Scout

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, and we usually see upwards of £50m going into our clients each year.#

Our Industry Areas Of Focus Are

• Digital Transformation
• Consumer
• Decarbonisation & advanced engineering

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 very often don’t have a dedicated experienced strategic head of finance to help them navigate their next period of growth.

Typically, our fractional FDs or CFOs have a specific sector expertise, a depth of experience in raising growth capital, and have helped pilot businesses through different stages of growth and exit. Over and above the fundamental accountancy the FDs we introduce to our clients have strategic business capabilities and are experienced board operators.

No two fractional FD engagements are the same, some businesses may need intense support for a period of time then assistance with finding a replacement, or others may require a certain number of days per week or month for a long period. We generally facilitate a situation that works well for both parties involved, ensuring the business gets the right support and advice they need.

Financial & Strategy development

Financial modelling, budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis & reporting

Cashflow Management

Risk analysis

Financial governance

Where appropriate, introducing new transactions to the Ruffena team.

Strong experience operating in senior financial roles

Strong understanding of financial management, running and building a finance team

A leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely

Comfortable working in a relatively small team with a focus on results, interacting with senior management regularly

Financial modelling & analysis

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

Experience working with start-ups or growth businesses

Mergers & acquisitions or sales

Financial transformation (People, process, systems)

Business turnarounds

Background in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting or in senior management at an investor backed business

Depending on client requirements.

Depending on client requirements.

Depending on client requirements.

Ruffena Investment Group Ltd is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Nothing on this website constitutes investment advice or an offer, invitation or solicitation to invest. Services described are limited to corporate finance advisory and facilitation of introductions. Where regulated services are required, these are delivered by FCA-authorised partners.