location
South West, UK
reference no.
3000124
description
Our client a respected regional building society seeks a visionary Chief Financial Officer (SMF2) who will sit as a key Board member and lead with clarity, confidence and purpose. This individual will be at the heart of strategic direction, driving a high-performance culture, strengthening financial foundations, and ensuring outstanding value for members. As a key member of the executive team, the CFO will bring sharp financial insight, strong regulatory awareness and a passion for excellence to guide long-term growth.
The CFO will lead the Society’s financial strategy, funding, lending, treasury and liquidity activities, ensuring rigorous financial control and transparent reporting to the Board and regulators. They will oversee prudential risk, capital and liquidity management, key regulatory submissions, major financial plans and the Annual Report & Accounts, while guiding the Society’s approach to climate-related financial risk. Working closely with the CEO and senior leaders, they will help identify commercial opportunities and ensure products and pricing deliver real value for members.
The ideal candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification and be able to evidence a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape and have extensive experience of operating at a senior level within the financial services industry and/or banking. You will bring integrity, commercial acumen and the creativity and drive to inspire teams and offer a collaborative but challenging voice at Board level.
This opportunity is ideal for an aspiring CFO, someone eager to shape strategy at the highest level, influence Board decisions and drive a high-performance, values-led culture.
This role commands a basic salary of approximately £165,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits, including a £7,000 car allowance. A hybrid working arrangement of two days in the office per week is offered.