Chief Financial Officer

Harvey Nash Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chief Finance Officer for a part-time role (3 days a week) over a 12-month period. The role focuses on providing strategic leadership for financial sustainability and governance while ensuring effective communication with senior leaders. Essential qualifications include being a fully qualified accountant and having a proven track record in financial recovery and efficiency initiatives. This role is based onsite in Aberdeen, offering £400 - £450 per day.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable success in delivering financial recovery and efficiency programs.
• Experience in advising senior leaders and board members on financial performance.
• Ability to translate financial plans into actionable delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability and governance.
• Engage effectively with senior leaders and budget holders on financial matters.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial recovery

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (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
• £400 - £450 a day
• Onsite work in Aberdeen

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.

Essential Criteria

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., 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.

Please apply today for consideration.