Strategic CFO — Hybrid Leeds, Growth & Capital Strategy

National Wealth Fund Limited; Whitehall; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

National Wealth Fund Limited seeks a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO and Board on strategy, capital allocation and value creation. The role leads balance sheet management, governance, and external engagement with government and investors.

The CFO will shape financial strategy, oversee performance, and ensure sustainable growth for the Fund while representing it across government, markets and the wider investment community.

Qualifications

• Substantial CFO leadership experience in a major financial institution.
• Deep understanding of balance sheet management and capital allocation.
• Strong investment and commercial judgement across a portfolio.
• Proven track record as a strategic partner to a CEO, Board and Executive Committee.
• Experience operating in governance, risk controls and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Advise the CEO, Executive Committee and Board on strategy, performance and value creation.
• Lead capital allocation, portfolio optimisation and balance sheet development.
• Drive reporting, forecasting and decision support for the Fund’s growth.
• Represent the Fund to Ministers, HM Treasury, regulators and investors.
• Ensure robust governance, controls and financial stewardship across the organisation.

Skills

CFO leadership

Balance sheet expertise

Capital management

Investment judgement

Strategic partnership

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Job description

National Wealth Fund Limited seeks a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO and Board on strategy, capital allocation and value creation. The role leads balance sheet management, governance, and external engagement with government and investors.

The CFO will shape financial strategy, oversee performance, and ensure sustainable growth for the Fund while representing it across government, markets and the wider investment community.