Chief Financial Officer

Novo Executive Search and Selection Limited; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international professional services firm in construction design is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. This executive role demands a fully qualified accountant with multinational experience, tasked with leading finance teams and strategic decision-making to enhance commercial outcomes. The company prides itself on a strong employee community and an inclusive culture, aiming to attract top talent with an excellent remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Experience as a director in a multinational organization.
• Understanding of US GAAP or IFRS.
• Experience in the built/construction environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary advisor in commercial decision making.
• Drive business strategy for strong commercial performance.
• Leadership for the global finance function.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Commercial understanding

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

CFO - London or New York

Our client is an international professional services business in the construction design sector. This is an exciting executive opportunity to join a well establish and highly respected international business. The partnership is an ambitious, market-leading business with a strong reputation and exciting future. The business has a strong employee community and excellent staff retention levels.

Our client’s professional culture is one of collaborative exploration, emphasizing a deep analytical and collaborative design process, with strong engagement across sectors and detailed involvement from concept to completion.

The company culture is characterized bya supportive and inclusive environment where employees feel valued, respected, and motivated.Key elements include open communication, strong leadership, opportunities for growth, and a sense of purpose that aligns with company values.

The Role - Chief Financial Officer

Job Purpose

• Provision of commercial advice and expertise, acting as the primary advisor to the partnership in commercial decision making.
• Driving the business strategy to deliver strong commercial performance in the business.
• Leadership role for the finance function and department globally.
• Providing leadership to the finance teams and providing an exceptional level of service to the business.
• Provision of accurate financial information that satisfies internal requirements and external reporting.

Skills & Competencies

• A fully qualified accountant with previous experience of working as a director in a multinational organisation. Having a good understanding of US GAAP or IFRS.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• International experience of restructuring and optimising businesses
• Excellent analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Candidates will have gained experience in the built/construction environment; however, we will also consider experience gained in broader professional services sectors.
• An excellent remuneration package will be offered to attract the best.