Chief Financial Officer

Harvey Nash Plc; Scotland; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK recruiting firm is seeking a Chief Finance Officer for a part-time role of 3 days a week over a 12-month period. The CFO will provide strategic leadership to ensure financial sustainability and governance. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with a track record of success in financial recovery and change initiatives. Strong communication and strategic thinking skills are essential, as well as the ability to engage with senior leaders and board members on financial performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering financial change initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in efficiency programmes.
• Ability to translate financial plans into action.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability.
• Advise senior leaders and board members on financial performance.
• Maintain rigorous oversight of financial operations.

Skills

Financial recovery

Efficiency programmes

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Fully qualified accountant (e.g., CIPFA, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

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
• GBP400 - GBP450 a day

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 (eg, 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 engaged effectively with senior leaders, board members and budget holders on financial performance.