EscapeCampus is an international education group focused on language learning.
We currently operate:

Languages schools across the UK, Spain, Italy and Colombia (online and in-person)
Agrowing EdTech division building AI‑powered language learning solutions
Partnerships with companies, schools and institutions to deliver innovative learning experiences

We are now looking for a Part‑Time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help us structure and scale the financial side of the business and to lead our fundraising strategy across all EscapeCampus projects.
Role Overview
This is a strategic and hands‑on role.
We are looking for someone who can:

Understand the overall business model of EscapeCampus (schools + online + EdTech)
Take ownership of financial planning, cash‑flow and unit economics
Lead and optimise our fundraising efforts (VCs, angels, grants, public funds, accelerators)
Help the CEO make data‑driven decisions on growth, investments, and profitability

You will work closely with the Founder & CEO and coordinate with our operations, product and sales teams.
Key Responsibilities

Design and maintain the financial model of EscapeCampus Group (P&L, cash‑flow, forecasts, scenarios).
Analyse and improve unit economics (customer acquisition costs, lifetime value, margins per product / country, etc.).
Lead and structure the fundraising strategy:
Identify and prioritise relevant investors, funds and grant opportunities
Support in preparing pitch decks, financial slides, business plans and data rooms
Join investor meetings and handle financial & business due diligence
Implement or improve basic financial processes and reporting:
Monthly / quarterly reporting
Budgeting and budget vs actuals
Cash‑flow management and runway planning
Advise on corporate structure, subsidiaries and cross‑country operations (UK, Spain, Italy, Colombia) with our legal/accounting partners.
Support the CEO in strategic decisions (pricing, product mix, hiring plan, cost optimisation, expansion).
Ensure compliance with basic financial regulations and good governance practices.

Requirements

Proven experience as CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance or similar in a startup or scale‑up (EdTech, SaaS or related education sectors are a plus).
Strong skills in financial modelling, forecasting and unit economics.
Demonstrated experience in fundraising (equity, convertible instruments, grants, public funding, accelerators, etc.).
Ability to translate numbers into clear strategic recommendations for non‑financial stakeholders.
Comfortable working with distributed operations across multiple countries and currencies.
Hands‑on, pragmatic, able to work with limited resources in an early‑stage environment.
Excellent English (spoken and written).

Nice to Have

Experience in EdTech, education, or training businesses.
Experience with grant/public fund applications (innovation, digitalisation, education).
Familiarity with UK and EU start‑up ecosystems (investors, programmes, instruments).
Based in Europe or similar time zone.

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