Chief Financial Officer

Harvey Nash; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking candidates for a Chief Finance Officer role in Aberdeen City. This part-time contract requires a fully qualified accountant with expertise in financial recovery and strategic leadership. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, conveying insights to senior stakeholders, and a proven ability to enhance financial performance. This role offers the opportunity to influence governance and ensure the organization's financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant with recognition from a professional body.
• Demonstrable success in financial recovery and change initiatives.
• Ability to influence and advise senior leaders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for ongoing financial sustainability.
• Ensure long-term stability and robust governance in the organization.
• Engage effectively with senior leaders regarding financial performance.

Skills

Financial recovery

Efficiency programmes

Collaboration

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Account Manager - Harvey Nash at Harvey Nash Group

Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Chief Finance Officer. This is a part time role at 3 days a week, for a 12-month period.

• Inside of IR35

As Chief Finance Officer, your primary role is to provide strategic leadership necessary to secure ongoing financial sustainability, long-term stability, and robust governance for our client’s organisation.

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., CIPFA, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) with current membership of a recognised professional body.
• Demonstrable success in delivering financial recovery, efficiency programmes, or major financial change initiatives.
• Skilled in translating financial plans into delivery, monitoring impact, and maintaining rigorous oversight.
• Strong influencing, collaboration, and communication skills, with confidence in advising senior leaders and board members.
• Strategic thinker with a practical delivery focus and strong personal credibility.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, board members and budget holders on financial performance.

Please apply today for consideration.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting and Government Administration