Chief Finance Officer - West Midlands

Chief Finance Officer - West Midlands

Department: CFO / Finance Director

Employment Type: Contract

Location: West Midlands

Reporting To: Steve Anderson

Description

Chief Financial Officer role providing professional CFO services to ambitious private businesses valued between £2-50M. The position is self‑employed, offering full autonomy while benefiting from a national network of CFOs.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
• Provide strategic financial leadership—financial planning, reporting, and analysis—to support clients’ growth, acquisition, consolidation, and lifestyle goals.
• Deliver accurate financial statements and insights to help owners, CEOs and MDs make informed decisions.
• Build long‑lasting, genuine relationships with clients, acting as advisor, strategist and trusted partner.
• Collaborate with the regional director and other CFOs to share best practices and support each other.
• Maintain independence and flexibility while meeting client expectations and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a UK chartered accounting institute (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience serving as a CFO or Finance Director (multiple engagements preferred).
• Strong understanding of commercial finance, business strategy and financial management.
• Track record of measurable success in driving business performance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a talent for building and sustaining client relationships.
• Self‑starter with ambition, energy and a proactive, ‘can‑do’ attitude.

Working Style

The role is self‑employed, combining the benefits of a supportive organisation with the freedom to deliver outcomes for clients on your own terms.