Chief Financial Officer

Harvey Nash; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Chief Finance Officer for a 12-month position. The role involves providing strategic leadership to secure the financial sustainability and governance of the organization. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills. Offering £400-£450 per day, this role primarily requires onsite meetings in Aberdeen every two months, suited for someone with public sector experience in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with current membership of a recognized professional body.
• Experience in financial recovery and efficiency programmes.
• Ability to translate financial plans into action and monitor impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability.
• Ensure long-term stability and robust governance.
• Engage with senior leaders on financial performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial planning

Strong communication skills

Influencing skills

Strategic thinking

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...