Chief Financial Officer

Harvey Nash; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Chief Finance Officer for a part-time role in Luton, UK. The position focuses on providing strategic leadership for financial sustainability within a public sector organization. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with proven experience in financial recovery, and strong communication and leadership skills are essential. The role involves periodic onsite meetings in Aberdeen and is expected to bring robust governance and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with current membership of a recognized professional body.
• Demonstrable success in financial recovery or change initiatives.
• Skilled in translating financial plans into delivery and monitoring impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability.
• Engage effectively with senior leaders on financial performance.
• Maintain rigorous oversight of financial plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

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...