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 include:
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
To be successful in this role you will need:
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