Chief Financial Officer

We are seeking a CFO to lead and scale Epyr's financial strategy and operations. Reporting directly to the co-founders, you will play a pivotal role in securing the capital and financial structure required to scale a capital-intensive industrial tech business at the intersection of technology, energy, infrastructure, and climate - with a near-term objective of raising €50M-€100M and several hundred million euros in the medium term.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Funding & Capital Structuring

• Define and execute Epyr's funding strategy, supporting the trajectory from VC to infrastructure-style financing
• Lead financial structuring of both corporate and project vehicles to enable industrial deployment at scale
• Co-develop the economic and business models balancing client and investor requirements
• Manage fundraising rounds end-to-end: sourcing, due diligence, structuring, and closing, in close collaboration with the leadership team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, investors, and public funding bodies
• Lead reporting and drive strategic financial discussions with investors and lenders

Grant Strategy & Execution

• Define and execute Epyr's non-dilutive financing strategy
• Own and manage grant applications at both national (France, Germany, Spain ) and European (EIC, Innovation Fund, EIB ) levels
• Ensure successful follow-up, reporting, and compliance with public funding requirements

Financial Planning & Execution

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and performance tracking
• Implement robust financial reporting tools and internal controls
• Support strategic decision-making with scenario modeling and capital allocation analysis

Must-Have

• 10+ years of experience in corporate finance, consulting, M&A, private equity, infrastructure funds, or as CFO of a scale-up
• Strong expertise in financial structuring and modeling
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Deal-oriented profile, as the core responsibility of the role will be fundraising and capital structuring

Nice-to-Have

• Proven track record in project financing and/or fundraising
• Experience in energy, or climate-related sectors
• Familiarity with industrial projects, asset financing, or public-private partnership models
• Knowledge of EU funding landscape and decarbonization policies

Soft Skills

• Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Deep commitment to the energy transition and climate impact