Chief Financial Officer (Part time)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is inviting applications for the role of Chief Finance Officer in Maidstone. This part-time position, requiring 3 days a week, focuses on providing strategic leadership to secure ongoing financial sustainability and robust governance. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with experience in public sector financial recovery and must possess strong leadership and communication skills. Compensation is £400 - £450 per day, with periodic onsite meetings in Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in financial recovery and efficiency programs.
• Ability to translate financial plans into execution and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability and governance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Influencing skills

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Fully qualified accountant (e.g., 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...