Chief Financial Officer

ChiefFinancialOfficer/Principal'sFinancialAdviser-Mayfair

AhighlyaccomplishedChiefFinancialOfficerissoughttosupportanUltraHighNetWorthPrincipalwithadiverseportfolioofpersonal,corporateandinvestmentinterestsintheUKandinternationally.Thisappointmentisintendedtoestablishasingletrustedfinancialadvisercapableofprovidingstrategicdirection,technicalexpertiseandinformedcommercialjudgementacrossallaspectsofthePrincipal'sfinancialaffairs.

Thesuccessfulcandidatewillcombinefirst-classfinancialleadershipwithapractical,hands-onapproach,bringingclarity,continuityandconfidencetocomplexfinancialmatters.Whilstsupportedbyspecialistadviserswhereappropriate,thesuccessfulcandidatewillbeexpectedtopossessthedepthofknowledgeandexperiencetoleadfinancialdecision-makingindependentlyandtoseekexternallegalorjurisdiction-specificadviceonlywhereadditionalexpertiseisrequired.

TheroleisUKbasedwithoccasionalinternationaltravelasbusinessneedsdictate.

CoreResponsibilities

• Act as the Principal's principal financial adviser and trusted confidant.
• Provide strategic oversight of personal, corporate and investment interests.
• Develop long-term financial strategies aligned with the Principal's objectives.
• Deliver concise, commercially focused advice to support decision-making.

FinancialManagement

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury and cashflow across multiple entities.
• Maintain robust financial controls and governance.
• Monitor banking relationships, liquidity and financial risk.
• Review financial performance and identify opportunities for efficiency and value creation.

Taxation, Structures & Compliance

• Provide expert guidance on UK taxation together with a strong understanding of international tax legislation and cross-border structures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting, taxation and regulatory requirements.
• Review and advise on companies, holding structures and investment vehicles to ensure they remain commercially appropriate, tax efficient and compliant.
• Identify legitimate tax planning opportunities and advise on legislative changes.
• Obtain specialist legal or jurisdiction-specific advice where necessary and evaluate recommendations before implementation.
• Oversee statutory reporting and regulatory filings.

Commercial Projects

• Provide financial leadership on acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and investment opportunities.
• Undertake financial due diligence and financial modelling where required.
• Assess commercial risk and support strategic planning.

Experience

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director or equivalent senior finance executive.
• Experience supporting UHNW individual s, family offices or complex privately owned businesses.
• Excellent knowledge of UK accounting standards, taxation and international financial structures.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.

Personal Qualities

Professional, discreet and dependable. Commercially astute with excellent judgement. Calm under pressure and highly organised. Exceptional attention to detail. Able to build long-term trusted relationships. Comfortable operating autonomously in a confidential environment.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to become the long-term financial adviser to an Ultra High Net Worth Principal, providing strategic leadership across a sophisticated international portfolio. The successful candidate will be entrusted with safeguarding the Principal's financial interests whilst delivering practical advice, sound judgement and the highest professional standards