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Chief Financial Officer - Scottish Events Campus (SEC)
Job summary
A leading financial consultancy firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow. The CFO will provide strategic financial leadership, overseeing financial planning, risk management, and reporting. The successful candidate will possess a Chartered Accountant qualification and extensive financial leadership experience, ideally in events or hospitality. This role is pivotal in driving profitability and supporting growth, making significant contributions to the SEC's dynamic operations.
Qualifications
- Several years of financial leadership experience in relevant sectors.
- Proven track record of strategic planning and P&L ownership.
- Experience working with boards and investors.
Responsibilities
- Oversee financial planning and risk management for the SEC.
- Drive profitability and secure investments.
- Advise the SEC Board and Executive Management team.
Skills
Education
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The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is Scotland’s largest purpose-built conference, exhibition and live entertainment campus, featuring iconic venues and outdoor spaces.
It is recognised as a leading global destination capable of hosting the world’s largest events of scale and complexity. Based in Glasgow and home to three outstanding venues – the SEC Centre, the OVO Hydro, and the SEC Armadillo – the campus brings together world‑class facilities and a passionate team to create unforgettable experiences.
With its infinite flexibility, the campus has gone from strength to strength. With a new CEO, refreshed strategy and ambitious growth plans, the SEC will continue to position Glasgow on the world stage.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership for the SEC, overseeing financial planning, risk management, reporting and commercial analysis. The CFO plays a crucial role in driving profitability, securing investment, and supporting growth by balancing financial discipline with operational flexibility across a dynamic calendar of events, exhibitions, and activations.
This is a senior role within the SEC reporting to the CEO, with the role holder sitting on the SEC Board, Executive Management team and advises key committees such as the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC).
To be considered for this CFO role you will possess :
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification required.
- Several years of financial leadership experience, ideally including roles within the events, media, entertainment, or hospitality sectors.
- Proven track record of strategic planning, P&L ownership, and business partnering.
- Strong understanding of event business models (exhibitions, conferences, sponsorship, ticketing).
- Experience with ERP / finance systems and financial modelling tools.
- Track record of working with boards and investors.
To apply, please send your CV to Jaclyn Needham, Director at FWB, at applications@fwbltd.com. For an initial confidential discussion, contact her on 0131 539 7087.
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