Chief Financial Officer
CFO – London or New York
Our client is an international professional services business in the construction design sector. This is an exciting executive opportunity to join a well establish and highly respected international business. The partnership is an ambitious, market-leading business with a strong reputation and exciting future. The business has a strong employee community and excellent staff retention levels.
Our client’s professional culture is one of collaborative exploration, emphasizing a deep analytical and collaborative design process, with strong engagement across sectors and detailed involvement from concept to completion.
The company culture is characterized by a supportive and inclusive environment where employees feel valued, respected, and motivated. Key elements include open communication, strong leadership, opportunities for growth, and a sense of purpose that aligns with company values.
The Role – Chief Financial Officer
Job Purpose
* Provision of commercial advice and expertise, acting as the primary advisor to the partnership in commercial decision making.
* Driving the business strategy to deliver strong commercial performance in the business.
* Leadership role for the finance function and department globally.
* Providing leadership to the finance teams and providing an exceptional level of service to the business.
* Provision of accurate financial information that satisfies internal requirements and external reporting.
Skills & Competencies
* A fully qualified accountant with previous experience of working as a director in a multinational organisation. Having a good understanding of US GAAP or IFRS.
* Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
* International experience of restructuring and optimising businesses
* Excellent analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
* Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
* Candidates will have gained experience in the built/construction environment; however, we will also consider experience gained in broader professional services sectors.
* An excellent remuneration package will be offered to attract the best