Executive Officer

Liberty Recruitment Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to provide high-level strategic and operational support to senior leaders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be skilled in managing communications and priorities. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to influence corporate decision-making and drive business-critical initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and financial awareness with excellent analytical skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience in a financial, operational or strategic role.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workflow, priorities, and communications for the CFO and COO.
• Coordinate preparation of Board and Committee materials.
• Support delivery of strategic initiatives such as transformation projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confident decision-making

Relationship building

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP/BI tools

Job description

Job Title: Executive Officer

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Chichester

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Liberty Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an Executive Officer who will provide high-level strategic, operational and administrative support to both the CFO and COO. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working at the heart of corporate decision-making.

Acting as a key link between Finance, Operations and the Executive team, this role ensures priorities are aligned, governance is maintained and business-critical initiatives progress smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workflow, priorities and communications for the CFO and COO
• Coordinate preparation of Board and Committee materials, including reports, briefing packs and presentations
• Support delivery of strategic initiatives such as transformation projects, funding programmes and operational reviews
• Liaise with external advisers, auditors, lenders and stakeholders where required
• Track and ensure completion of actions arising from Executive and Board meetings
• Assist in planning, monitoring and reporting on business performance, budgets and KPIs
• Provide research and analytical support across finance, operations and efficiency projects
• Draft concise reports, briefing notes and internal communications
• Support implementation of new systems, controls and governance processes
• Act as a central coordination point between Finance, Operations, Legal, HR and Corporate Affairs
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Uphold governance, compliance and reporting standards
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable and high-performing culture

Qualifications

Strong commercial and financial awareness with excellent analytical skills

Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including Board-level reporting

Confident working independently and exercising sound judgement

Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and financial systems (ERP / BI tools)

Experience in a financial, operational or strategic role (e.g. Finance Manager, PMO Lead, Business Analyst, Executive Assistant to C-suite)

Experience supporting senior leaders within a listed or complex organisation (desirable)

Understanding of corporate governance, financial reporting cycles and operational processes

Discreet, reliable and resilient under pressure

A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships

Pragmatic, proactive and solutions-focused

If you have the skills, experience and drive to excel in this influential role, please get in touch with the team at Liberty Recruitment Group to discuss further.