Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer

KMK Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KMK Recruitment is seeking an exceptionally experienced Executive Assistant to support the Group CFO of a leading global consultancy. The role requires a polished, proactive EA who thrives in an international, fast-paced environment and has a proven track record supporting CFOs in large PLCs.

As a trusted partner, you will manage the CFO's schedule, liaise with Board members, investors, and senior executives across locations, and act as the ambassador for the CFO’s office at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a Group CFO or senior finance leadership in a large, international PLC.
• Excellent diary and calendar management across multiple time zones.
• Strong governance awareness and experience with board-level support.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries across time zones for the Group CFO, prioritising competing demands.
• Coordinate global travel, multi-country itineraries, visas, accommodation, and transport.
• Prepare board packs, minutes, and action tracking for Board and Executive Committee meetings.

Skills

Diary management

International travel

Board governance

Executive support

MS Office

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Executive Assistant to support the Group CFO of a leading global consultancy. This is a pivotal role, requiring a polished, proactive, and commercially astute EA who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and has a proven track record supporting CFOs within large, complex PLC organisations.

As a trusted business partner to the Group CFO, you will provide seamless strategic and administrative support, ensuring the efficient management of their demanding schedule and enabling them to focus on key business priorities. You will regularly liaise with Board members, senior executives, investors, and key stakeholders across multiple international locations, acting as an ambassador for the CFO's office at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Extensive and complex diary management across multiple time zones, ensuring competing priorities are managed effectively and proactively.
• Coordination of global travel arrangements, including multi-country itineraries, visas, accommodation, ground transportation, and contingency planning.
• Preparation and management of Board and Executive Committee meetings, including agenda coordination, board pack preparation, minute taking, and action tracking.
• Act as a key liaison between the CFO, Board Directors, Executive Leadership Team, investors, and external stakeholders.
• Provide support around financial reporting cycles, ensuring meetings, deadlines, and governance requirements align with the organisation's fiscal calendar.
• Manage quarterly, half-year, and year-end reporting schedules, coordinating activities around earnings announcements, Board meetings, and investor-related commitments.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing papers, and supporting documentation to an exceptional standard.
• Proactively anticipate the CFO's needs, identifying potential conflicts and providing solutions before issues arise.
• Support strategic projects and ad hoc business initiatives as required.
• Maintain the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive corporate information.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a highly accomplished Executive Assistant with significant experience supporting a Group CFO within a large global PLC or listed corporate environment.

• Previous experience supporting a Group CFO, CFO, or Finance Director within a large, international PLC organisation.
• Extensive experience managing highly complex global diaries and international travel arrangements.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and Board-level support.
• Experience working around quarterly reporting cycles, annual reporting requirements, and corporate fiscal calendars.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior executives, Board members, investors, and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced MS Office skills, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to operate with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement in a highly visible role.

Personal Attributes

• Calm and composed under pressure.
• Highly proactive with excellent anticipation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commercially aware and business-focused.
• Credible operating at C-suite and Board level.
• Resilient, adaptable, and solution-oriented.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys operating at the highest level of executive support and is looking to become a true strategic partner to an influential Group CFO within a globally recognised consultancy