Chief Financial Officer (Part time)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is inviting applications for a part-time Chief Finance Officer role in the United Kingdom. This position involves providing strategic financial leadership essential for long-term stability and governance. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with leadership experience in the public sector. Strong communication and strategic thinking skills are essential. The role offers £400 - £450 per day with periodic on-site meetings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable success in delivering financial recovery and efficiency programmes.
• Skilled in translating financial plans into actionable delivery.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and board members on financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability and stability.
• Monitor financial performance and maintain rigorous oversight.
• Engage effectively with senior stakeholders on financial matters.

Skills

Leadership experience within public sector

Strong influencing skills

Collaboration and communication

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...