Chief Finance Officer

  • Irlam Associates Group
  • Jul 22, 2025
Full time Banking

Job Description

Are you a commercially-minded CFO ready to shape the financial future of a growing organisation? We're seeking a forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer to drive strategy, lead financial operations, and play a key role in executive decision-making during an exciting phase of growth.

Why this role? As CFO, you'll partner directly with the CEO and COOs, influencing business-wide decisions and ensuring long-term financial health across 14 departments. This is more than a finance role it's a strategic leadership opportunity where your insight and direction will directly impact the organisation's success.
You ll lead a small, capable finance team, balancing hands-on involvement with high-level strategic oversight. From setting financial direction and managing risk to producing accurate, timely reporting, your expertise will underpin sound decision-making at every level.

What we offer:
  • Flexible working hours to support work life balance
  • Hybrid working Ellesmere Port base with remote flexibility
  • Performance-related pay
  • Private healthcare benefits
  • 30 days annual leave plus public holidays
What we re looking for:
  • A seasoned CFO or senior finance professional with a proven record of delivering robust financial strategies
  • A strategic thinker who can partner with a dynamic Executive Team and challenge constructively at board level
  • Strong leadership skills, including experience developing high-performing finance teams and driving improvement
  • Someone comfortable operating across all levels from hands-on finance tasks to boardroom leadership
  • It is not vital that you have experience in Education finance, however, you should be eager to learn and adapt to the challenges that exist within the sector.
This is a rare opportunity for a finance leader who wants to make a visible, lasting impact within a values-led organisation.