Chief Financial Officer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a part-time Chief Finance Officer. The role involves providing strategic leadership to secure financial sustainability and robust governance. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with leadership experience in the public sector and demonstrate a strong ability to communicate and influence senior leaders effectively. This position is for three days a week over 12 months, with occasional onsite meetings in Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with current membership of a recognised professional body.
• Demonstrable success in delivering financial recovery and change initiatives.
• Skilled in translating financial plans into delivery and monitoring impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability and governance.
• Advise senior leaders and board members on financial performance.
• Engage with stakeholders effectively regarding financial plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Influencing and collaboration

Financial recovery

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...