Chief Finance Officer

Transport for London; London; Hybrid; GBP 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport authority in London seeks a Chief Financial Officer to oversee budget and financial stewardship across its business plan and Investment Programme. The role involves leading financial analysis, securing multi-year funding, and ensuring compliance in Procurement and Technology. Candidates should have senior financial leadership experience and a strong understanding of governance and strategy. This role offers a maximum salary of £300,000 and includes hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Ability to secure multi-year funding and support financial sustainability.
• Experience building relationships with financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee financial aspects of the business plan in collaboration with other executives.
• Ensure robust governance and standards in Procurement & Commercial.

Skills

Senior financial leadership experience

Strategic oversight

Governance and standards

Change management

Stakeholder representation

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (047915)

Organisation: Transport for London (TfL)

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Palestra (Southwark) with 50% hybrid working

Max salary: £300,000

Accountable for: Finance, Procurement & Commercial, Technology Products & Operations across TfL

Reports to: TfL Commissioner

Contract: Permanent – Full time

Role level: Director/Executive

The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) at Transport for London (TfL) oversees the organisation’s budget to ensure sustainable funding for short-, medium- and long-term goals, including delivering the Mayor’s Transport Strategy. The CFO ensures financial stewardship across TfL’s business plan and Investment Programme and leads the Procurement & Commercial, Technology Products, and Operations functions. The role also shapes TfL’s Technology and Revenue Strategy. As a member of TfL’s Executive Committee and the Commissioner’s leadership team, the CFO shares collective accountability for strategic decision-making and the overall management of TfL.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis to inform TfL’s strategic decisions.
• Secure multi-year funding to support long-term financial sustainability.
• Oversee the financial aspects of the TfL business plan in collaboration with the Chief Customer & Strategy Officer.
• Build and maintain relationships with financial institutions, rating agencies, and major businesses.
• Provide strategic direction for Procurement & Commercial, ensuring robust governance and standards.
• Co-develop the Technology Strategy, ensuring resilient tech solutions and cost-efficient operations.
• Champion TfL’s values, drive positive change and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Represent TfL to stakeholders, media and the public as needed.

Qualifications and requirements

• Not specified in the provided description; the role implies senior financial leadership experience and strategic oversight across finance, procurement, technology, and operations.

How to apply / Additional information

For a more detailed version of the advert, essential criteria, candidate pack and a provisional interview schedule, please email: [e-mail]

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We aim to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. We are a disability confident employer and guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. Please request the candidate pack via email above for the detailed list of essential criteria.

NPL Applications

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