Chief Financial Officer

Epyr is on a mission to decarbonize industrial heat. We are developing next-generation Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems that enable industries to transition from fossil fuels to clean electricity. Our technology is designed to accelerate industrial decarbonization and support the reindustrialization of Europe.

Founded by:

• Bastien Oggeri, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Innovafeed

• Léa Dardenne, former BCG partner specialized in energy and climate strategy

At Epyr, we operate by three core values: purposeful dreaming, relentless building, and excellence in execution.

Why Join Epyr

You will be part of a fast-growing team tackling one of the toughest climate challenges. You will work at the intersection of industrial technology, sustainability, and innovation, helping shape the future of clean heat.

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

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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