Chief Financial Officer

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

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Chief Finance Officer for a part-time role in Manchester, UK. This position requires providing strategic leadership to ensure financial sustainability and governance of the organization. The ideal candidate should be a fully qualified accountant with leadership experience, especially in public sector organizations. The role involves translating financial plans into actionable strategies and advising senior stakeholders. The position offers a competitive rate of £400 - £450 a day, with periodic onsite meetings in Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable success in delivering financial recovery and change initiatives.
• Skilled in translating financial plans into action.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and board members.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability.
• Ensure robust governance for the organisation.

Skills

Leadership experience in public sector

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Financial oversight

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...