Chief Financial Officer

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

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm seeks a part-time Chief Finance Officer in the United Kingdom to provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability and robust governance. Applicants should be fully qualified accountants with proven success in financial recovery initiatives. Strong communication skills and collaboration with senior leaders are essential. This role requires periodic onsite meetings in Aberdeen and entails a salary range of £400 to £450 per day.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria include being a fully qualified accountant with current membership of a recognized professional body.
• Demonstrable success in delivering financial recovery or major financial change initiatives is required.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with senior leaders and board members are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership necessary for financial sustainability and robust governance.
• Translate financial plans into actionable delivery and maintain rigorous oversight.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial recovery success

Influencing and communication

Collaboration with senior leaders

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...