Chief Financial Officer

Harvey Nash; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a part-time Chief Finance Officer based in the UK. The role involves providing strategic leadership to ensure financial sustainability and robust governance for the organization. Candidates should be qualified accountants with a proven track record in financial recovery and leadership within a public sector context. The role requires strong communication and influencing skills to engage with senior leaders and stakeholders effectively. This position offers a daily rate of £400 - £450, with periodic onsite meetings in Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with current membership of a recognised professional body.
• Experience in financial recovery and major financial change initiatives.
• Ability to monitor and translate financial plans into actionable delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability and governance.
• Advise senior leaders and board members on financial performance.
• Engage effectively with budget holders regarding financial oversight.

Skills

Leadership experience

Influencing and collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

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
• Periodic meetings onsite in Aberdeen (once every second month).
• This role would suit someone who has leadership experience, within a public sector organisation in Scotland.

The role:

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 conside...