Executive Assistant to CFO — Hybrid (Winchester)

Arqiva; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive pension (6–10%)

Wellbeing programme

Learning platforms

Employee networks

Discounts & gymflex

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Arqiva in the United Kingdom is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide confidential support to the Chief Financial Officer and the Finance leadership team. You will manage diary, inbox, travel, prepare agendas and board papers, and assist with governance aimed at enabling efficient decision-making.

Based in Winchester with a hybrid working model, you will coordinate cross-functional tasks, liaison with the CEO and executive team, and support meetings and company events.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and proactive mindset.
• Clear communication and ability to train others when needed.
• Effective time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Personal initiative and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential support to the CFO including diary, inbox, travel management.
• Prepare agendas, reports and board papers in line with meeting cycles.
• Coordinate governance and maintain IT systems for collaboration (e.g., Jira, SharePoint).
• Assist Finance leadership with administrative tasks and high judgement assignments.
• Act as liaison between the CFO, CEO, Executive Team and Finance Leadership.
• Identify efficiency improvements for the CFO and Finance Leadership Team.
• Facilitate meetings and events, including agendas and papers preparation for meetings.
• Support broader Executive Team and company-wide events when required.
• Process invoices, expenses and approvals for CFO's team as needed.
• Support governance adherence within the Finance function.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Discretion

Personal initiative

Stakeholder engagement

Jira

SharePoint

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Tools

Jira

SharePoint

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Job description

Arqiva in the United Kingdom is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide confidential support to the Chief Financial Officer and the Finance leadership team. You will manage diary, inbox, travel, prepare agendas and board papers, and assist with governance aimed at enabling efficient decision-making.

Based in Winchester with a hybrid working model, you will coordinate cross-functional tasks, liaison with the CEO and executive team, and support meetings and company events.