Chief Financial Officer

Harvey Nash; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Chief Finance Officer for a part-time position in Greater London. The successful candidate will lead strategic financial initiatives to ensure sustainability and robust governance within a public sector organisation. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with experience in financial recovery and strong communication skills. The position offers £400 - £450 a day, with some onsite meetings in Aberdeen every two months.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering financial recovery and efficiency programmes.
• Ability to translate financial plans into delivery and monitoring impact.
• Proven track record in engaging with senior leaders and advising on financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability and governance.
• Engage with senior leaders and board members on financial matters.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong influencing skills

Communication 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...