Executive Assistant to CFO

Liberty Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications company in London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CFO. The role involves high-level administrative tasks, including diary management, communication, and document preparation. Ideal candidates will have a background in executive assistance at the C-suite level, strong organizational skills, and discretion. The position offers competitive remuneration and benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

25 days annual leave with optional purchase

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to car benefit scheme

Online learning platform access

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an EA or PA at C-suite level.
• Expert in managing complex diaries across time zones.
• Solid understanding of financial terminology and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary, inbox, and travel for the CFO.
• Prepare documents and presentations to support decision-making.
• Organize board meetings and key events, ensuring follow-up.

Skills

Diary/calendar management

Communication skills

Travel management

Document preparation

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Proactive problem-solving

Microsoft Office skills

Digital literacy

Job description

We’re looking for a n Executive Assistant to the CFO to join us in London.

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and strategic support to the CFO, enabling them to operate effectively and focus on business-critical priorities. Acting as a trusted partner, the EA manages complex scheduling, communication, and information flow, ensuring the CFO is fully prepared for decision-making and stakeholder engagement. The role safeguards confidentiality, builds strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders, and anticipates needs to proactively remove obstacles. By combining organizational excellence with discretion and business acumen, the EA plays a critical role in enhancing the efficiency, impact, and effectiveness of the CFO’s office.

What will you be doing?

• Provide seamless diary, inbox, and travel management for executive, anticipating needs and proactively resolving conflicts.
• Act as gatekeeper and first point of contact, managing internal and external communications with discretion and professionalism.
• Prepare briefing documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence to support decision-making.
• Organise and coordinate board meetings, leadership offsites, and key company events, ensuring follow-up actions are tracked and delivered.
• Manage confidential information with absolute integrity.
• Build strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders, representing the executive office with credibility.
• Anticipate issues before they arise and take ownership of solving them.
• Support on special projects, often with little notice, requiring agility and resilience.

We tend to look for people with:

• Significant experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant at C-suite or senior leadership level in a fast-paced, high-growth, or complex organisation
• Mastery of complex diary/calendar management across multiple time zones
• Skilled in managing high-volume emails, correspondence, and prioritization
• Strong travel management expertise , including itineraries, visas, and last-minute changes
• Proven ability to prepare, format, and proofread presentations, reports, and board materials
• Solid understanding of financial terminology, reports, and business performance metrics (to handle CFO-related documentation confidently)
• Ability to process and maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive financial and corporate information
• Comfortable supporting CFO in interactions with investors, board members, auditors, and senior stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Skilled at managing internal and external stakeholder relationships with professionalism and tact
• Highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure
• Proactive in anticipating needs and solving problems before they escalat
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential projects and follow through with execution
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Strong digital literacy, able to quickly adapt to new collaboration tools
• Discreet, trustworthy, and operates with absolute integrity
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable in high-demand environments
• High degree of professionalism and executive presence
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented
• Flexible to adjust to changing CFO priorities and business demands

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast- paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow’s Connections Today!

At Liberty Global, we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, we invest in fibre and 5G networks, providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through leading brands, such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Our Ventures portfolio has strategic stakes in over 75 companies in content, tech, and infrastructure, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge , and Egg. We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you're entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.