Chief Financial Officer

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

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Chief Finance Officer for a part-time position, requiring strategic leadership to ensure financial sustainability and governance. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with experience in public sector organisations. Responsibilities include overseeing financial performance and implementing efficiency programmes. This role is 3 days a week for a 12-month period, offering £400-£450 per day, with occasional onsite meetings in Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Successful in delivering financial recovery and efficiency programmes.
• Proven experience in translating financial plans into delivery.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and board members.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability and governance.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure rigorous oversight.

Skills

Leadership experience

Influencing skills

Strategic thinking

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...