Chief Financial Officer - Brighton & Redhill

The CFO Centre UK; Redhill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in part-time CFO services seeks a Chief Financial Officer to provide expertise to mid-sized businesses. This role offers flexibility and autonomy, ideal for candidates looking to balance work-life while making a significant impact. Join a network of top professionals dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals.

Qualifications

• Must have been a CFO/FD at least once.
• Strong experience in commercial finance and business strategy.
• Ability to build genuine, long-lasting relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide CFO services to ambitious private businesses.
• Support business owners to achieve their financial goals.
• Grow a portfolio of clients with autonomy and team support.

Skills

Commercial finance

Business strategy

Relationship building

Education

Qualified from a major UK chartered accounting institute

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Recruiting across the BN and RH postcodes.

What’s the opportunity?

If you’re a top-quality Chief Financial Officer / Finance Director who’s frustrated with the confines of a normal corporate life and seeking something different, or an independent CFO who’s already made the break from corporate life, or a working or returning CFO parent wanting more work flexibility and work-life balance, then read on—this might be for you.

You’ll be responsible for providing CFO services to ambitious £2-50M private businesses, supporting business owners to climb their Everest.

We’re not interested in people seeking just a job. You’ll help our clients reach those summits, bringing a self-starter attitude, ambition, energy, and a ‘can do’ spirit, with a passion for helping our clients, typically business owners, entrepreneurs, CEOs, or MDs.

You’ll thrive on the challenge and autonomy of growing your own portfolio of clients, supported by an incredible network of CFOs worldwide. We have big dreams, and we expect you to have the same.

What do you need to have?

You must be qualified from one of the UK’s major chartered accounting institutes and have been a CFO/FD at least once, with strong experience in commercial finance, business strategy, and a successful track record. Your unique strength is your ability to build genuine, long-lasting relationships with clients—being part CFO, part advisor, part strategist, part friend. Clients will say, “this person and The CFO Centre are in it with me for the long-term, and I know they really care.”

You’ll work closely with your Regional Director and team of CFO/FDs in a highly collegiate environment. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, with family at our core, as reflected in our clients’ operations.

“I love the family feel of working here. People genuinely care, and you’re not just a number. Colin, his wife Julie, and their sons make you feel like this business is yours as well.” — UK Colleague

How does it work?

The role is self-employed, operating within a defined model that combines team support with autonomy in how you deliver outcomes for clients. Instead of just giving you fish, we teach you how to catch them and build a portfolio career that can be a game changer for you and your clients. You’ll enjoy the challenge, variety, and flexibility of working with multiple clients. Your daily mindset will shift from “how do I build my portfolio today?” to “how do I add value and do something special for my clients today?”

We’re the UK & global market leader in part-time Finance Director and CFO services for mid-sized businesses—helping those who don’t want, need, or can’t afford a full-time CFO/FD access that expertise on an affordable, part-time basis.

Who are we?

We’re 700+ people across 5 continents, operating in multiple regions in the UK & Ireland. We started The CFO Centre to revolutionize support for mid-tier businesses.

You’ll join a team of former CEOs, executives, CFOs, FDs, and successful business owners—top of their game, bringing thousands of years of collective experience to supercharge our clients’ businesses.

“I started here 4 years ago, and I love the lifestyle, the challenge, and the impact I can make. I even get to attend my kids’ football games now!” — CFO Centre CFO

We’re a movement of people seeking freedom-based lifestyles. This isn’t about retiring or relaxing on a beach in Thailand; it’s about doing something purposeful and being the captain of your own ship. Freedom means loving what you do and having choices.

What do we do?

We define and deliver the numbers that truly matter—helping clients find the metrics that impact their business and lives, then achieve them. Whether it’s growth, acquisition, consolidation, or lifestyle goals.

“Working with The CFO Centre has been a game changer. We’ve doubled our revenue, and I can now focus on what really matters.” — CEO Client Company

Join us

We want to continue changing the game, and we’re looking for a game changer to join us. Apply now if this sounds like you!