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An independent business is seeking a commercially minded, emotionally intelligent Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its senior leadership team on an interim basis. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of a purpose-led organisation with deep community ties and strong commercial ambition.
About the Company
This organisation operates a portfolio of businesses across the region, with a public service ethos and a focus on long-term community wellbeing. Alongside its core contracts, it also runs commercial operations. The company combines the resilience of an established operator with the agility of a startup. Its culture is people-focused, inclusive, and built on values of care, collaboration, trust, and excellence.
The Role
As CFO, you will be a key member of a small and agile executive team, responsible for finance and IT during a critical transition period. You’ll lead a team of nine across both functions and be instrumental in ensuring financial stability, delivering strategic insight, and driving business transformation. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the opportunity to directly influence outcomes while supporting a high-performing team.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading financial operations, including audit processes and statutory accounts
* Managing legacy pension schemes and regulatory responsibilities
* Budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
* Overseeing the implementation of a new EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) system
* Improving reporting and insight generation across business units
* Strengthening financial controls around cash, stock, and loss prevention
* Supporting business development, including acquisitions and mergers
* Managing key external relationships with public sector partners
* Exploring funding opportunities and securing capital investment
* Supporting business restructuring and contingency planning where needed
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is a values-driven finance leader who combines technical strength with commercial awareness and emotional intelligence. You should feel confident challenging the executive team constructively, leading through change, and operating in an environment that blends public sector partnership with private sector dynamism.
This role is suited to someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced settings, brings strategic clarity, and is energised by the opportunity to make a tangible impact.
* Senior finance leadership experience, ideally at CFO or Finance Director level
* Strong technical knowledge of financial operations, controls, and governance
* Public sector knowledge or experience with local government partnerships desirable
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach
* Commercial mindset with the ability to support growth and manage risk
* Comfortable with ambiguity and organisational change
Why You’ll Love This Role
* A meaningful leadership opportunity in a values-led, community-focused organisation
* Scope to shape the organisation’s future through finance, strategy, and innovation
* Hybrid work model with flexibility and autonomy
* Opportunity to work alongside a passionate and purpose-driven executive team
* Variety, challenge, and the chance to truly make a difference
To apply, please send your CV. The organisation aims to appoint by the end of July to enable a handover with the outgoing CFO. This is initially a 6–9 month appointment, with potential for longer-term engagement.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Consumer Services
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