Chief Financial Officer

Atkinson Moss Ltd.; Diss; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive package

Job summary

Atkinson Moss Ltd is partnering with a privately owned group on an Executive Board appointment for a Chief Financial Officer. The CFO will lead the group finance function, shape the corporate strategy, and drive financial performance across a £50M+ turnover business based in South Norfolk and surrounding region.

We seek ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified executives with board gravitas, strong governance, and a commercial mindset who can mentor teams, partner with founders and directors, and accelerate

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification executive experience.
• Proven track record at board level in mid-market businesses (£50M+ turnover).
• Strong commercial mindset balancing governance with growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group finance function and strategic financial planning.
• Drive budgeting, cash-flow, statutory reporting and long-term modelling.
• Mentor and develop the finance/admin team and drive automation.
• Oversee governance, risk management, tax planning, regulatory compliance.
• Provide clear financial insight to the executive board and shareholders.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Board experience

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Education

Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Chief Financial Officer | Executive Board Appointment

Location: South Norfolk

Salary range: £115,000 – £150,000

The Opportunity

Atkinson Moss Leadership recruitment have been engaged to support an outstanding opportunity for a proven, commercially minded Chief Financial Officer or ambitious Group Finance Director or Controller to join a highly successful, privately owned group of companies generating £50M+ turnover.

Headquartered on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, the group operates across high-volume, techenabled consumer and business services. Following a sustained period of commercial stability and expansion, the board is seeking a strategic finance leader to oversee group financial operations, and partner with the board to drive long-term strategic growth.

The Role

Reporting directly to the executive board, the CFO will take full leadership of the group finance function, driving both day-to-day financial stewardship and high-level corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Serve as a core member of the executive leadership team, shaping overall group strategy, evaluating growth initiatives, and optimizing financial performance.
• Financial Stewardship & Planning: Drive corporate budgeting, robust cash-flow management, statutory reporting, and long-term financial modelling.
• Operational Efficiency: Lead, mentor, and elevate the existing finance and administrative team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and commercial clarity.
• Governance & Risk: Oversee internal controls, risk management framework, tax planning, and regulatory compliance across all operating units.
• Board Communication: Deliver clear, actionable financial insight and forecasting to the executive board and shareholder group to support key investment decisions.

The Candidate

We are seeking an established C-suite finance executive or a senior Group Finance Director or Controller ready to step into a main board appointment.

Essential Requirements

• Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification executive experience.
• Board-Level Gravitas: Proven track record operating within mid-market commercial businesses (££50M+ turnover).
• Commercial Acumen: Strong experience balancing rigorous financial governance with a pragmatic, growth-oriented commercial mindset.
• Leadership & Influence: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams and working collaboratively alongside founders, CEOs, and non-executive directors.

What’s on Offer

• Base salary between £115,000 and £150,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Comprehensive executive package
• A pivotal board position within a fast-moving, stable, and entrepreneurial business located in an easily accessible regional hub.