Chief Financial Officer - Sheffield

The CFO Centre UK; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the UK seeks a Chief Financial Officer to deliver CFO services to private businesses, with responsibilities including managing a portfolio of clients and delivering strategic financial leadership. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with significant experience in commercial finance and the ability to build lasting client relationships. This is a self-employed role offering flexibility and autonomy.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Ability to build a portfolio career

Support from a network of CFOs

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a real-life CFO or FD.
• Strong track record in business strategy.
• Ability to manage and grow client portfolios independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide CFO services to private businesses.
• Grow and manage your own portfolio of clients.
• Deliver finance leadership and strategic planning.

Skills

Strategic decision making

Commercial finance

Building client relationships

Education

Qualified from a major chartered accounting institute

Job description

Overview

Chief Financial Officer

Recruiting within the S, HU, DN & LN postcodes.

What’s the opportunity?

If you’re a top quality Chief Financial Officer / Finance Director who’s frustrated by the confines of a normal corporate life and you’re looking for something different, or you’re an independent CFO who’s already made the break from corporate life, or a working or returning CFO parent who wants more work flexibility and work‑life balance, then read on, this might be for you.

You’ll be responsible for providing CFO services to ambitious £2–50M private businesses, supporting business owners to climb their Everest.

We’re not interested in people who just want a job. You’ll help our clients reach those summits, be a self‑starter with ambition, energy, and a “can do” attitude, and have a passion to help our clients, typically business owners, entrepreneurs, CEOs or MDs.

You’ll thrive on the challenge and autonomy of growing your own portfolio of clients, supported by an incredible network of CFOs based across the world. We have big dreams, and we expect you to have the same.

Responsibilities

• Provide CFO services to private businesses (£2–50M) and support owners in strategic decision making.
• Grow and manage your own portfolio of client engagements with autonomy while being supported by a network of CFOs.
• Collaborate with your Regional Director and a team of CFOs/FDs in a collegiate environment.
• Deliver commercially focused finance leadership, strategic planning, and execution for clients.

Qualifications

• Qualified from one of the UK’s major chartered accounting institutes.
• Experience as a real-life CFO/FD (multiple roles welcomed).
• Strong experience in commercial finance, business strategy, and a track record of success.
• Superior ability to build genuine long‑lasting client relationships; act as part CFO, part advisor, part strategist and part partner.

Working arrangement

Working closely with your Regional Director and a team of CFOs/FDs in a highly collegiate environment. The role is self‑employed, operating within a defined model that provides the benefits of being part of a team and a well‑established organisation, with autonomy in how you deliver outcomes for clients.

You’ll build a portfolio career, serving multiple clients with the flexibility this approach affords. You will focus on adding value for clients and growing your portfolio over time.

We’re the UK & Global market‑leading provider of part‑time Finance Directors and Chief Financial Officers services to mid‑sized businesses seeking affordable, part‑time access to senior finance leadership.

Who are we?

We’re 700+ people, in 5 continents, operating across multiple regions in the UK & Ireland. We started The CFO Centre to change the game for mid‑tier businesses.

You’ll join a collective team of former CEOs, Executives, CFOs, FDs, and successful business owners who count themselves at the top of their game, with extensive experience in the financial strategy space.

We’re a movement of people who left corporate life seeking a freedom‑based lifestyle. This isn’t about retiring or relaxing; it’s about doing something purposeful and being the captain of your own ship.

What do we do?

We define and deliver the numbers that matter. We help clients identify the metrics that drive growth, acquisition, consolidation, and the lifestyle they want. We provide the finance leadership they need on a part‑time basis.

Apply now if this sounds like you.