Chief Financial Officer

Lead a team. Shape a division. Influence strategic decisions.

Most finance leadership roles ask you to manage what already exists.

This one gives you the opportunity to build what comes next.A highly regarded and rapidly growing advisory business is seeking an exceptional Chartered Accountant to lead its Outsourced CFO and Finance Services division.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who enjoys combining technical excellence with people leadership, commercial thinking and client engagement.

You'll take ownership of a key portfolio, lead a high-performing team and play a pivotal role in the continued growth and evolution of the business.

Working directly with senior leadership, you'll help shape strategy, drive innovation and deliver high-quality finance solutions across a range of complex and commercially significant organisations.

The Role

This is far more than a traditional accounting leadership position.

You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders while leading a team responsible for delivering CFO, financial control, reporting, governance and strategic finance services.

You will have the autonomy to influence direction, improve processes, mentor future leaders and contribute to the ongoing success of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
• Oversee the delivery of outsourced CFO and finance services
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Drive financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and governance activities
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence
• Champion technology, automation and AI-driven efficiencies
• Support business growth and strategic initiatives
• Mentor and develop future leaders within the team

About You

You are a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical capability with natural leadership skills.

You are comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level and enjoy working closely with people, solving problems and creating better outcomes for clients and teams alike.

• You will bring:CA qualification
• Strong leadership and people management experience
• Background in advisory, business services, outsourced CFO, family office, professional services or commercial finance environments
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• High levels of commercial acumen and emotional intelligence
• A passion for innovation, technology and continuous improvement
• The ambition to help build and lead a growing division
• Why Join?
• Significant leadership opportunity
• Highly competitive remuneration package
• Direct access to decision-makers
• Modern, forward-thinking environment embracing AI and technology
• Flexible and supportive culture
• Opportunity to influence strategy and growth
• Genuine career progression potential
• This is an opportunity to join a business that is redefining how finance support is delivered to its clients while building a team and culture that attracts the very best talent.

Confidential enquiries are welcome.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.