Chief Financial Officer

Jenson Fisher; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenson Fisher is working with a long-standing client in Glasgow to appoint an accomplished Chief Financial Officer. The role leads the finance function across a multi-entity group, shaping financial strategy, governance, and performance.

You will partner with the Board to drive commercial success and financial transformation. The successful candidate will bring a recognised accounting qualification and substantial senior finance experience, with a track record of implementing robust controls and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent).
• Senior finance or strategic leadership experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate data into insights.
• Experience improving processes, controls and financial systems across multi-entity environments.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management within a senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Group’s financial strategy and long-term plans.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting across divisions.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, consolidation, and commentary.
• Manage statutory accounting, audits and regulatory compliance.
• Strengthen financial controls, risk management and governance across entities.
• Take ownership of cashflow management and working capital optimisation.
• Drive automation, standardisation and system improvements in finance operations.
• Mentor and develop the finance team and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide deep performance analysis and data-driven recommendations to senior leaders.
• Evaluate investments, capital projects and potential acquisitions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Finance leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

People development

Education

ACCA/CIMA/CA or equivalent

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has emerged for an accomplished, strategically minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a long-standing Jenson Fisher client during a period of significant growth and organisational evolution. Based in Glasgow, our client maintains a strong footprint across construction, property and a diverse range of operational sectors. As CFO, you will join the senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s financial strategy, driving commercial performance, and strengthening financial governance across a multi-entity group structure.

This appointment provides the opportunity to lead the finance function end-to-end, influencing business decisions at the highest level while supporting the continued transformation, standardisation and optimisation of finance operations.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Board, the CFO will assume full leadership of the finance team—including management accountants and transactional finance—and will be responsible for delivering robust financial insight, strategic planning, and effective stewardship of the Group’s financial resources. You will act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring clarity, control and forward-looking analysis that informs the organisation’s direction.

Beyond technical excellence, the successful candidate will be a proactive, commercially astute leader with a passion for developing people, improving systems, and embedding best-in-class financial processes across all business units.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering

• Develop and deliver the Group’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Act as a trusted business partner to the Board and senior leadership, providing insightful analysis, scenario modelling and recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Lead on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles, promoting rigour, transparency and challenge across all divisions.

Financial Management & Governance

• Oversee preparation and consolidation of Group monthly management accounts, providing high-quality commentary, trend analysis, and actionable insights.
• Lead statutory accounting, audit processes and regulatory compliance, serving as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Strengthen financial controls, policies and risk management frameworks across all entities.

Cashflow & Working Capital Optimisation

• Take full ownership of Group cashflow management, forecasting and optimisation strategies to maintain resilience and support growth.
• Drive improvements in working capital processes across AP, AR and credit control to ensure robust liquidity management.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Champion innovation within the finance function, maximising the use of technology, automation and integrated systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Standardise processes and reporting across subsidiary companies, ensuring consistency, control and scalability.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Commercial Insight & Performance Management

• Provide deep analysis of business performance, market trends and project profitability to support operational leaders.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, capital projects and business cases, providing clear financial assessments and recommendations.
• Support strategic initiatives including potential acquisitions, divestments, and restructuring activities as required.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant will be a forward-thinking CFO with experience and gravitas to take into this position. You will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent) with significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrable success operating at a senior finance or strategic leadership level, ideally within construction, property or related industries, although this is not essential.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.
• Proven experience improving processes, controls and financial systems across multi-entity environments.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the gravitas to operate as part of a senior leadership team.
• A proactive, energetic approach with a commitment to driving continuous improvement and organisational excellence.