Join Iter Advisors as senior Fractional CFO
Support a portfolio of VC-backed tech startups (3 to 5 clients in parallel) in France and Spain. Flexibility of commitment, team of senior peers, already qualified missions.
The role of a fractional CFO at Iter Advisors
One fractional CFO (or part-time CFO) is a senior financial director who works in several companies without being a full-time employee in any. He assumes the same responsibilities as an internal CFO – financial management, treasury, reporting, investor relations – but in a flexible manner adapted to the needs of each startup.
At Iter Advisors, your typical missions include:
- Set up and operate monthly financial reporting
- Manage cash flow and build forecasts (13-week cash flow forecast, 12-month cash flow plan)
- Prepare and support fundraising (data room, business plan, negotiation term sheet)
- Structuring management control and business KPIs (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV for SaaS)
- Advise management on strategic decisions (pricing, recruitment, M&A)
- Lead strategic committees and investor boards
You will work on a portfolio of growing tech startups : B2B SaaS, deep-tech, e-commerce, fintech. The majority of our clients have between 10 and 80 people, are based in France or Spain, and have already raised a seed or a Series A.
Profile sought
Experience
- 10 years minimum in finance leadership (CFO, the French DAF role or head of finance) at VC-backed startups or growing SMEs
- Experience of at least one fundraising Series A or B led as CFO
- Ideally prior experience in fashion fractional / part-time / freelance (but not obligatory)
- In-depth knowledge of the SaaS business model and its metrics (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV, burn, runway)
Skills
- Mastery of modern tools: Pennylane, Sage, Agicap, Notion, Looker / Power BI
- Ability to quickly structure a finance function from scratch
- Relational ease with founders and investors
- Fluent professional English (half of our clients communicate in English)
- Spanish appreciated (firm based in Barcelona)
Mindset
- Autonomy and ability to manage several clients in parallel
- Taste for entrepreneurial environments and uncertainty
- Pragmatism: we build, we test, we adjust
- Willingness to transmit and develop peers within the firm
What we offer
- Flexible engagement model : freelance, wage portage or permanent contract depending on your situation
- Attractive remuneration : indexed on the volume of missions and the type of client (typically €750–1,250 excluding tax per day depending on seniority)
- Teams in Barcelona and Paris ; intervention in Toulouse remotely or by agreement. The mode of collaboration is defined according to the mission.
- Customer portfolio already established : no prospecting to do, you arrive at qualified missions
- Support team : financial analysts and CFOs partners to support you on complex missions
- Expert network : business lawyers, bankers, accountants, partner VC funds
- Continuing education and participation in conferences (DFCG, France Digitale, EU-Startups)
- Culture based on trust and autonomy
Why join Iter Advisors rather than remaining solo?
Many senior CFOs hesitate between remaining independent freelancers and joining a firm. Here's what you gain by joining Iter Advisors:
- Stable mission flow : we generate the leads, you focus on finance
- Backup in case of unforeseen circumstances : a partner can take over from a client if necessary
- Shared methodological framework : our templates and processes accelerate your missions
- Community of senior peers : 20 finance consultants with whom to exchange
- Cross-border coverage : our clients are both in France and in Spain, you broaden your scope of intervention
Iter Advisors in a few figures
- 90 companies tech supported since 2021
- +100 M€ raised by our clients (seed, Series A, Series B)
- • 5/5 of 35 Trustfolio review
- Teams : Barcelona and Paris; Toulouse remotely or by agreement
- Recommended by WILCO and present in the ecosystem France Digitale
How to apply
Send your CV and a short message presenting your background and your motivations to contact@iteradvisors.com, or directly to Sébastien Doat on LinkedIn.
The recruitment process includes:
- Initial 30-minute exchange with Sébastien (founding partner)
- In-depth interview with a partner and a senior CFO (1h30)
- Practical case on a real anonymized customer file (2 hours, at your own pace)
- Informal meeting with the team
- Offer and start-up within 4 weeks maximum
Average time between application and first mission: 6 weeks.
To go further
Before applying, you can deepen your understanding of our profession and our approach:
- Our Fractional CFO offer — the FR version of what you will do on the client side
- Fractional CFO service on the client side — the commercial promise you will deliver
- Outsourced management control — one of your key client-side missions
- Outsourced accounting — the basis of your work
FAQ — frequently asked questions about recruitment
Do I have to be a freelancer?
No. We offer three modes of engagement: pure freelance, salary portage or full-time permanent contract with variable remuneration depending on the missions. The choice depends on your personal and tax situation.
Can I continue to have my own clients at the same time?
Yes, provided there is no conflict of interest with our clients (direct competition). We validate this together when signing.
How many days per month must you be available?
At least 8 days per month (equivalent to 2 Essential formula missions). Most of our fractional CFOs work between 12 and 18 days per month for Iter Advisors.
Is there an obligation to be present in Barcelona, Paris or Toulouse?
No. You can live anywhere in France, Spain or Europe. Punctual presence in our offices is appreciated for committees, but not obligatory. Most missions take place hybrid (1 day on site / 1 day remote) or 100% remote.
What is the typical profile of a fractional CFO recruited at Iter Advisors?
Former CFO or head of finance in a scale-up (Series A to Series C), 10–20 years of experience, having already led at least one fundraising. The majority of our CFOs have SaaS, deep-tech or e-commerce experience.
What is the time between my application and the first mission?
On average 6 weeks: 3 weeks of recruitment process, then 3 weeks to match you with a client suited to your profile.
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