Chief Financial Officer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Chief Finance Officer for a part-time position in the UK. The role involves strategic leadership to ensure financial sustainability and governance within a public sector organization. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills. You will work 3 days a week for a 12-month contract, offering a daily rate of £400 - £450 and periodic onsite meetings in Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with current membership in a recognized professional body.
• Experience in financial recovery and change initiatives.
• Proven ability to translate financial plans into action.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability and governance.
• Advise senior leaders and board members on financial performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Financial oversight

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...