Chief Financial Officer

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

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a part-time Chief Finance Officer in Gloucester. The role involves providing strategic leadership to ensure the organization’s financial sustainability and governance. Candidates must have a solid accounting background (CIPFA, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) and experience in financial recovery and change management. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. The role is expected to involve periodic onsite meetings in Aberdeen, with compensation ranging from £400 to £450 per day.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant with membership in a recognized professional body.
• Experience in delivering financial recovery and major change initiatives is essential.
• Ability to separate financial plans into effective delivery and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability and governance.
• Advise senior leaders and board members on financial performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Financial recovery expertise

Collaboration and influencing 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.

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