Interim Chief Financial Officer

Portsmouth Interim £115,000 - £115,000 per year View Job Description
The Chief Financial Officer will lead the team through a period of positive growth for the college.
  • Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 days wfh)
  • 12 month contract

About Our Client

This educational organisation is based in Portsmouth and has a turnover of approximately 40 million per year. The CFO will safeguard the college's long‑term financial sustainability, support excellent governance, and enable the delivery of the college's educational mission and strategic ambitions

Job Description

  • Build strong, effective relationships with the Chair of Governors and the Chairs of Audit and Finance & Resources Committees.
  • Lead the development and delivery of a robust, long‑term financial strategy aligned to the College's strategic objectives.
  • Advise the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Governors on funding options, borrowing, grants and investment structures to support sustainable capital development.
  • Provide visible, credible leadership to a high‑performing finance function, promoting professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Act as a full and engaged member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to collective leadership and organisational effectiveness.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Chief Financial Officer should have:

  • A strong background in accounting and finance within the not-for-profit sector.
  • Professional qualifications in finance or accounting (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
  • Proven leadership in a number 1 finance role with the ability to manage and develop teams.
  • Ability to build trust with the stakeholders and governors
  • Ability to highlight issues and be solution orientated
  • Excellent communication skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £115,000
  • 12 month FTC
  • Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 days WFH)
  • Permanent benefits package
Contact
Louisa Mulvey
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7008678
Phone number
442072692195

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Portsmouth
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Louisa Mulvey
Consultant phone
442072692195
Job reference
JN-052026-7008678