Chief Financial Officer

Artemis Human Capital; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a property investment and hotelier group in the United Kingdom. The role requires a qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience and a proven track record in capital-intensive environments. Responsibilities include driving financial performance, capital strategy, and value creation, while leading a finance team aligned with growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience in property investment, real estate, or hospitality sectors.
• Proven track record in capital-intensive or PE-backed environments.
• Experience in growth-focused finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, reporting, and governance across the group.
• Develop and execute funding strategies for portfolio expansion.
• Provide commercial and financial insight into acquisitions.

Skills

Strong understanding of debt and equity funding

Exceptional stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Strategic planning

Hands-on execution

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Artemis Executive Search are partnering with a leading property investment and hotelier group as they embark on an exciting phase of growth. With a five-year strategic plan to nearly double their current portfolio through targeted acquisitions, development projects, and operational optimisation, the business is now seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the leadership team and help deliver this ambitious agenda.

The Role

The CFO will be a key strategic partner to the CEO and Board, driving financial performance, capital strategy, and value creation across a growing and diversified portfolio. This is a pivotal role for a commercially astute finance leader who can combine strategic foresight with hands‑on execution in a fast‑moving, asset‑backed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial strategy, reporting, and governance across the group, ensuring robust control and transparency.

• Develop and execute funding strategies to support portfolio expansion – including bank financing, equity partnerships, and JV structures.

• Provide commercial and financial insight into acquisitions, developments, and asset management decisions.

• Drive performance management and operational efficiency across hospitality and property divisions.

• Strengthen financial systems, processes, and management information to support scaling ambitions.

• Partner with the CEO, Board, and investors to deliver growth, profitability, and long‑term value creation.

• Lead and develop a capable finance team aligned to strategic and operational goals.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong technical foundation and commercial mindset.

• Senior finance leadership experience within property investment, real estate, or hospitality sectors.

• Proven track record in growth‑focused, capital‑intensive, or PE‑backed environments.

• Strong understanding of debt and equity funding, M&A, and investment appraisal.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills – confident working with investors, banks, and external partners.

• A strategic, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in a fast‑paced and evolving business.