Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Leicestershire - Hybrid
£130,000 + Bonus + Car
SF Partners are seeking a commercially astute Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership within a growing, internationally focused organisation operating in a highly regulated sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a progressive Finance Director looking for their next step within a growing SME Business. This is a key executive role responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring robust governance, and supporting long-term, sustainable growth across UK and global operations. You will work closely with senior leadership, major customers, and external stakeholders to enable informed decision-making and successful programme delivery & bids.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the organisation's financial strategy, aligning long-term planning with business growth objectives
Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive performance, profitability, and value creation
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and full regulatory compliance
Establish and maintain strong governance, risk management, and control frameworks
Provide clear financial insight, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities
Support major bids, programmes, and investment decisions with robust commercial analysis
Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and regulators
Lead and develop a high-performing finance function
Optimise capital allocation and improve cost efficiency across the organisation
About You
You are a credible and influential finance leader with the ability to operate at board level and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
Key skills and experience
Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capability
Proven experience in financial leadership within a complex or regulated environment
Expertise in financial planning, modelling, and investment appraisal
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of value drivers
Additional Requirements
Eligibility for security clearance is essential
Willingness to travel within the UK and international
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