Chief Financial Officer

Tribus People Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to shape its future through financial leadership. This interim role offers a chance to influence strategic decisions during crucial changes, with a focus on community wellbeing and commercial ambition. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing experience and emotional intelligence to the team.

Benefits

Hybrid work model with flexibility

Opportunity to work with a passionate executive team

Meaningful leadership role in a community-focused organization

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience, ideally at CFO or Finance Director level.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial operations and governance.
• Comfortable leading through change and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial operations, including budget forecasting and audit processes.
• Overseeing implementation of new financial systems and improving reporting.
• Managing key external relationships with public sector partners.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Commercial Awareness

Financial Knowledge

Job description

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An independent business is seeking a commercially minded, emotionally intelligent Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its senior leadership team on an interim basis. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of a purpose-led organisation with deep community ties and strong commercial ambition.

About the Company

This organisation operates a portfolio of businesses across the region, with a public service ethos and a focus on long-term community wellbeing. Alongside its core contracts, it also runs commercial operations. The company combines the resilience of an established operator with the agility of a startup. Its culture is people-focused, inclusive, and built on values of care, collaboration, trust, and excellence.

The Role

As CFO, you will be a key member of a small and agile executive team, responsible for finance and IT during a critical transition period. You’ll lead a team of nine across both functions and be instrumental in ensuring financial stability, delivering strategic insight, and driving business transformation. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the opportunity to directly influence outcomes while supporting a high-performing team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading financial operations, including audit processes and statutory accounts
• Managing legacy pension schemes and regulatory responsibilities
• Budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
• Overseeing the implementation of a new EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) system
• Improving reporting and insight generation across business units
• Strengthening financial controls around cash, stock, and loss prevention
• Supporting business development, including acquisitions and mergers
• Managing key external relationships with public sector partners
• Exploring funding opportunities and securing capital investment
• Supporting business restructuring and contingency planning where needed

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a values-driven finance leader who combines technical strength with commercial awareness and emotional intelligence. You should feel confident challenging the executive team constructively, leading through change, and operating in an environment that blends public sector partnership with private sector dynamism.

This role is suited to someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced settings, brings strategic clarity, and is energised by the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

• Senior finance leadership experience, ideally at CFO or Finance Director level
• Strong technical knowledge of financial operations, controls, and governance
• Public sector knowledge or experience with local government partnerships desirable
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach
• Commercial mindset with the ability to support growth and manage risk
• Comfortable with ambiguity and organisational change

Why You’ll Love This Role

• A meaningful leadership opportunity in a values-led, community-focused organisation
• Scope to shape the organisation’s future through finance, strategy, and innovation
• Hybrid work model with flexibility and autonomy
• Opportunity to work alongside a passionate and purpose-driven executive team
• Variety, challenge, and the chance to truly make a difference

To apply, please send your CV. The organisation aims to appoint by the end of July to enable a handover with the outgoing CFO. This is initially a 6–9 month appointment, with potential for longer-term engagement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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