From Finance to Frontier Tech: Inside the CFO Role at a VC-Backed Engineering Business with Adam Uttley, CFO at Wayland Additive

The CFO role in a VC-backed business looks very different to what many expect. In this episode of **The Finance Seat** podcast, Headstar Managing Director, James Roach, speaks with **Adam Uttley**, CFO at Wayland Additive, about what it really takes to operate in a high-growth, deep tech environment.   They explore how the focus shifts away from traditional reporting towards understanding key value drivers, how to balance innovation with commercial discipline, and whatinvestors are really looking for from finance leaders. Adam also shares his journey through corporate roles, start-ups and running his own business, and how those experiences have shaped his approach.   Adam Uttley is CFO at Wayland Additive, a VC-backed engineering business developing advanced metal additive manufacturing technology. His career spans private equity,startups and entrepreneurship, giving him a broad perspective on finance leadership.   If you are thinking about moving into a start-up or want to understand how finance operates in that environment, this episode gives a clear view of what to expect.   **Connect with Adam:** www.linkedin.com/in/adam-uttley **About Wayland Additive:**Wayland Additive is a UK-based engineering company specialising in metal additive manufacturing technology. The business develops advanced 3D printing systems designed to produce complex metal parts, supporting innovation across a range of industries. Website: www.waylandadditive.com   LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/wayland-additive  Follow The Finance Seat to be alerted about new podcast episodes and check out www.headstar.co.uk for more information.