Chief Financial Officer

Location:

South Norfolk

Salary range: £115,000 – £150,000

Atkinson Moss Leadership recruitment have been engaged to support an outstanding opportunity for a proven, commercially minded Chief Financial Officer or ambitious Group Finance Director or Controller to join a highly successful, privately owned group of companies generating £50M+ turnover.

Headquartered on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, the group operates across high-volume, tech-enabled consumer and business services. Following a sustained period of commercial stability and expansion, the board is seeking a strategic finance leader to oversee group financial operations, and partner with the board to drive long-term strategic growth.

Reporting directly to the executive board, the CFO will take full leadership of the group finance function, driving both day-to-day financial stewardship and high-level corporate strategy.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Serve as a core member of the executive leadership team, shaping overall group strategy, evaluating growth initiatives, and optimizing financial performance.
• Financial Stewardship & Planning:
  Drive corporate budgeting, robust cash-flow management, statutory reporting, and long-term financial modelling.
• Operational Efficiency:
  Lead, mentor, and elevate the existing finance and administrative team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and commercial clarity.
• Governance & Risk:
  Oversee internal controls, risk management framework, tax planning, and regulatory compliance across all operating units.
• Board Communication:
  Deliver clear, actionable financial insight and forecasting to the executive board and shareholder group to support key investment decisions.

We are seeking an established C-suite finance executive or a senior Group Finance Director or Controller ready to step into a main board appointment.

• Professional
  
  Qualification:
  
  ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification executive experience.
• Board-Level Gravitas:
  Proven track record operating within mid-market commercial businesses (££50M+ turnover).
• Commercial Acumen:
  Strong experience balancing rigorous financial governance with a pragmatic, growth-oriented commercial mindset.
• Leadership & Influence:
  Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams and working collaboratively alongside founders, CEOs, and non-executive directors.

• Base salary between £115,000 and £150,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Comprehensive executive package
• A pivotal board position within a fast-moving, stable, and entrepreneurial business located in an easily accessible regional hub.