Independent NED Audit & Risk Chair

Alfa Financial Software; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Alfa Financial Software, a FTSE 250 company, seeks a Non-Executive Director to chair the Audit and Risk Committee and provide independent oversight at board level. You will work closely with the founder Executive Chairman, CEO and CFO to guide strategy and governance for a leading SaaS provider in asset finance.

You will bring Chartered accounting credentials, recent CFO/Finance Director or audit-partner experience, and a proven ability to oversee financial reporting in a publicly listed

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Has served as CFO or Finance Director, or as an audit partner, within the last five years
• Demonstrates integrity and independence
• Excellent communicator with ability to articulate complex ideas
• Strong strategic and governance capabilities
• Experience leading at board level for publicly listed companies
• Proven track record chairing an Audit Committee in a listed environment
• Extensive leadership in financial services and software industries
• Deep understanding of financial reporting for software/SaaS businesses

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight as a Non-Executive Director and chair the Audit and Risk Committee
• Collaborate with founder Executive Chairman, CEO and CFO to guide strategic decisions
• Oversee financial reporting, internal controls and risk management for the board
• Ensure high standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance
• Lead board discussions on strategic priorities and shareholder value

Skills

Finance qualifications

Audit committee chair

Board experience

Public company governance

Independence

Effective communication

Collaborative mindset

Financial reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership experience

Fintech/Software sector

People leadership

Audit experience

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Alfa Financial Software, a FTSE 250 company, seeks a Non-Executive Director to chair the Audit and Risk Committee and provide independent oversight at board level. You will work closely with the founder Executive Chairman, CEO and CFO to guide strategy and governance for a leading SaaS provider in asset finance.

You will bring Chartered accounting credentials, recent CFO/Finance Director or audit-partner experience, and a proven ability to oversee financial reporting in a publicly listed