Chief Financial Officer

AtkinsClarke; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsClarke is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead their finance function in a £100m turnover organization. This role involves strategic and operational finance responsibilities, working closely with the UK Managing Director to drive performance, instill a culture of excellence, and ensure financial compliance. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience in a services-based context and a strong commercial acumen.

Benefits

30% Bonus

Hybrid working

Opportunity to shape a key UK division

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in finance leadership.
• Proven track record in services-based businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and partner with senior leadership.
• Drive UK strategy and oversee financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

This range is provided by AtkinsClarke. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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OVERVIEW

A unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer to join a £100m turnover UK organisation, part of a global group. After a challenging period for the industry, the business has adapted and repositioned itself, emerging stronger and more agile in a competitive market.

This is a critical leadership role, working closely with an inspiring UK Managing Director and wider leadership team to shape the strategic direction, drive performance, and instil a new culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence across the finance function.

COMPANY

Part of a global organisation, the UK division delivers high-quality services to a loyal client base and is recognised for its resilience, adaptability, and customer focus. Despite recent external challenges, the business has retained key clients and restructured effectively to ensure a strong platform for growth.

With a clear strategy for the future and strong leadership in place, this is an exciting time to join a business with a renewed sense of direction and opportunity.

ROLE

As Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for leading the finance function and partnering with the senior leadership team to shape and execute the UK strategy. This will include both strategic leadership and hands-on operational finance, ensuring the business has the insight, control, and capability it needs to grow. You’ll be tasked with transforming the culture within finance, galvanising the team around shared goals and creating a high-performing, commercially-minded function that plays a key role in decision-making and business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the UK MD and Group stakeholders to drive UK strategy and performance
• Oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
• Provide robust insight and challenge to support commercial and operational decisions
• Lead and develop the finance team, embedding a culture of accountability, development, and excellence
• Support investment decisions and efficiency initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor to the wider senior leadership team and Group board
• Ensure financial compliance, risk management, and governance are of the highest standard

PERSON:

We’re looking for an experienced, resilient, and collaborative finance leader who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a track record in leading finance within a services-based business and ideally have worked in a large, matrixed or global group structure.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant post-qualified experience
• Proven CFO or senior finance leadership experience in a £50m+ turnover services business
• Strong leadership credentials with experience of culture change and team development
• Commercially astute with excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable operating both strategically and operationally in a complex environment
• A credible, emotionally intelligent leader with the gravitas to influence at board level

OFFER:

• Salary up to £150,000
• 30% Bonus
• Hybrid working (with a strong preference for 5 days per week on-site)
• Opportunity to shape the future of a key UK division and be part of a global leadership team

To apply for this position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however, please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application.

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