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 Opportunity 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 SEC Board, Executive Management team and other key committees such as Audit & Risk Committee (ARC).
Person Specification To be considered for this CFO role you will possess:
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.
Apply Now To apply, please send your CV a 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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