Escape Campus is an international education group focused on
language learning
We currently operate:
Language schools
across the
UK, Spain, Italy and Colombia (online and in-person)
A growing
Ed Tech 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 Escape Campus projects.
Role Overview
This is a
strategic and hands-on role.
We are looking for someone who can:
Understand the
overall business model of Escape Campus (schools + online + Ed Tech)
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 to 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 Escape Campus 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 (Ed Tech, Saa S or education-related 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
Ed Tech, education, or training businesses .
Experience with
grant / public fund applications (innovation, digitalisation, education).
Familiarity with
UK and EU startup ecosystems (investors, programs, instruments).
Based in Europe or similar time zone.