Chief Financial Officer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a part-time Chief Finance Officer for a 12-month period in Peterborough. The role requires strategic leadership to ensure financial sustainability and robust governance. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with experience in financial recovery and a proven track record of leading change initiatives. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential. The contract is part-time at 3 days a week, with a pay range of £400 - £450 a day.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a public sector organisation.
• Qualified accountant with membership in a professional body.
• Experience in financial recovery and change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability.
• Deliver financial plans and maintain oversight.
• Advise senior leaders and board members on performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Influencing skills

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...