Interim Strategic Finance & Growth Lead – Series B & US M&A Preparation (Autonomous Vehicle (AV) & Fleet Ecosystem Expertise)

Position: Senior Interim Strategic Finance Lead / Transaction Advisor

Duration: Approx. 3–6 months (with potential extension to transaction completion)

Location: Flexible (US, UK or Europe-based)

Pay: Top-tier day rate + transaction completion bonusTHE COMPANYA venture-backed hard-tech company building robotics and automation for next-generation mobility and industrial infrastructure. It is scaling commercial deployments with major operators and preparing for a significant growth phase.- Proprietary hardware and software, protected by a substantial patent portfolio.- Proven in commercial deployments, with customers in more than one segment.- Strong demand from larger partners to accelerate rollout.- Operating internationally.

THE ROLE: Embedded alongside the CEO and CFO, you will serve as the strategic driver for both the Series B raise and M&A track—protecting the C-suite’s bandwidth so leadership can focus on scaling day-to-day operations. Strategic M&A Execution: Evaluate strategic options, perform financial analysis, and lead direct outreach to potential acquirers and corporate development teams across the US autonomous ecosystem. Investment Bank Management: Select, manage, and act as the principal interface for external investment banks and M&A advisors. Series B Leadership: If executing a Series B raise, directly own and lead the fundraising process from narrative development to close. Corporate Readiness: Build and own the complex long-range financial models, scenario analyses, valuation frameworks, and data rooms required for rigorous buy-side or growth equity due diligence. Board & C-Suite Advisory: Provide high-level deal leadership, keeping the CEO, CFO, and Board aligned throughout negotiations. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FORWe need a heavyweight, senior transaction leader who brings both strategic gravitas and deep operational execution. You must be comfortable going toe-to-toe with C-suite executives, global corporate development teams, and top-tier US tech leaders (e.g., Waymo, Uber, Alphabet). This is a hands-on execution role—not a high-level advisory or strategy consulting position.

Essential Qualifications & Experience: Seniority & Track Record: Extensive senior-level experience (Director level / C-suite advisor / Head of Corporate Development). Candidates at a mid-level or VP stage, or with under 10–12+ years of deal leadership, will not be senior enough for this mandate. Autonomous Vehicle (AV) & Fleet Ecosystem Expertise: Proven track record and deep familiarity with the AV landscape, robotaxi networks, autonomous fleets, and their underlying unit economics. US Market & Network: Direct experience negotiating and executing transactions in the US market. Established familiarity with key US tech, fleet, and mobility players is mandatory. Dual-Track & Hands-On Execution: Proven experience building complex strategic financial models from scratch, managing data rooms, preparing investor materials, and running M&A/fundraising processes end-to-end. Location & Availability: Based in either the US or the UK, available from November 2026 for at least 3 days per week.

Helpful: Experience navigating cross-border UK/EU to US corporate flips, HQ relocations, or international scale-ups. Deep background in venture- or private equity-backed hardware/software IP valuation. ENGAGEMENT & COMPENSATIONHighly competitive market day rate, structured with a substantial performance-based completion bonus upon closing the Series B or M&A transaction.