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Marketing & Events OfficerIndependent Preparatory School | Buckhurst Hill, EssexPermanent | 30 Hours Per WeekSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (Dependent onExperience)Start Date: ASAP - September 2026 \n Hays Education is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded and expanding independent preparatory school in Essex in the recruitment of a Marketing & Events Officer. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, highly organised, and energetic marketing professional to join a thriving school community and play a key role in promoting the school's continued growth and success. \n The successful candidate will lead on marketing, communications, social media, content creation, event management, and community engagement, helping to strengthen the school's reputation and attract prospective families. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, this role will be instrumental in showcasing the unique educational experience, achievements, and values of this ambitious and growing school. \n Key Responsibilities \n Strategic Marketing & Brand Development \n\n • Support the development and delivery of the school's annual marketing and communications strategy.\n, • Increase awareness of the school across Essex and the wider independent education sector.\n, • Promote the school's educational offering, values, facilities, curriculum, outdoor learning opportunities, and extracurricular programmes.\n, • Develop innovative marketing campaigns designed to increase admissions enquiries and pupil recruitment.\n\n Social Media Management & Digital Marketing \n\n • Take ownership of the school's social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other emerging platforms.\n, • Develop and maintain a strategic social media content calendar aligned with school priorities and events.\n, • Create engaging daily content highlighting school life, pupil achievements, classroom learning, outdoor education, sporting success, performances, trips, celebrations, and special projects.\n, • Capture high-quality photography and video content across the school.\n, • Create engaging reels, promotional videos, interviews, parent testimonials, and behind-the-scenes content.\n, • Manage social media advertising campaigns to support admissions and marketing initiatives.\n, • Monitor engagement, audience growth, website traffic, and campaign performance analytics.\n\n Content Creation & School Communications \n\n • Produce compelling written content for newsletters, blogs, websites, prospectuses, brochures, press releases, and marketing materials.\n, • Write and publish school news stories, event highlights, pupil achievement articles, and community updates.\n, • Develop case studies, parent testimonials, and pupil success stories.\n, • Ensure all website content remains accurate, engaging, and reflective of the school's ethos and achievements.\n, • Maintain a comprehensive library of photography, video, and promotional assets.\n, • Coordinate external photography, videography, design, and print projects when required.\n, • Support the creation and delivery of email marketing campaigns and parent communications.\n\n Event Planning & Delivery \n\n • Lead the planning and execution of all key school events and promotional activities.\n, • Create detailed event schedules, project plans, budgets, risk assessments, and operational timelines.\n\n Events may include: \n\n • School Open Days\n, • Prospective Parent Tours\n, • Admissions Events\n, • Stay & Play Sessions\n, • School Productions\n, • Sports Days\n, • Music and Performance Evenings\n, • Christmas and Summer Fairs\n, • Fundraising Events\n, • Prize Giving Ceremonies\n, • Graduation Celebrations\n\n Admissions & Community Engagement \n\n • Support the school's admissions strategy through engaging marketing initiatives.\n, • Help convert enquiries into school visits and applications.\n, • Attend admissions events and act as an ambassador for the school.\n, • Build positive relationships with prospective families and local stakeholders.\n\n About You \n The successful candidate will demonstrate: \n\n • Experience in marketing, communications, events management, admissions, or a related field.\n, • Outstanding organisational and project management skills.\n, • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Strong social media management and content creation experience.\n, • Excellent photography, videography, and digital marketing skills.\n, • Experience delivering successful events from concept to completion.\n, • The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.\n\n Essential Requirements \n\n • Proven experience in a marketing, events, communications, admissions, or customer engagement role.\n, • Strong knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing principles.\n, • Experience creating engaging content across multiple channels.\n, • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.\n, • Strong copywriting and communication skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).\n\n Desirable Experience \n\n • Experience working within an independent school, educational setting, hospitality, leisure, or customer-focused environment.\n, • Knowledge of website management systems and email marketing platforms.\n, • Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent design software experience.\n, • Photography and videography experience.\n, • Event management qualifications or relevant professional training.\n\n What the School Offers \n\n • Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience.\n, • Permanent 30-hour-per-week contract.\n, • The opportunity to join a growing and ambitious independent school.\n, • Significant autonomy and opportunity to shape the school's marketing strategy.\n, • A collaborative and supportive leadership team.\n, • Modern facilities and a vibrant school environment.\n, • Ongoing professional development opportunities.\n, • The chance to make a visible impact on the school's growth and success.\n\n Why join? \n This role would suit someone who is as comfortable creating Instagram reels and developing admissions campaigns as they are co-ordinating a large-scale Open Day for prospective families. \n To ApplyApply now or reach out to:Aamir MalikSenior Manager | Hays Education London \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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Data & Insights Officer \n Our client is a respected national charity based in North West London, seeking a Data & Insights Officer to join their fundraising team. \n The Role \n You will play a key role in using data to support effective fundraising, supporter engagement and informed decision-making. \n Working collaboratively across teams, you will maintain accurate supporter records, manage fundraising income data, produce reports and provide valuable insights to help improve engagement and operational performance. \n You will champion data quality, support process improvements and help ensure fundraising systems and information are accurate, efficient and effective. \n About You \n\n • Experienced in maintaining accurate records and managing data within CRM systems\n, • Confident processing donations, pledges and fundraising information with a high level of accuracy\n, • Able to produce reports and provide administrative support to help teams track performance and engagement\n, • Passionate about using data to improve supporter experiences and strengthen relationships\n, • Proactive in identifying improvements to systems, processes and data quality standards\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity to use your data skills to make a meaningful impact, supporting a charity that relies on accurate insights to strengthen relationships and deliver positive change.

I’m excited to be hiring a new role for a mental health charity, joining their Digital and Experiential team, driving fundraising through a number of products as part of a wider Mass Engagement Fundraising team, as their new Senior Social Challenges Officer. \n \n This role leads on Social Challenges with responsibility for developing a diverse and successful portfolio, recruiting thousands of fundraisers and supporting them to exceed their fundraising goals. \n \n I’m looking to hear from individuals with experience in the charity virtual challenge space who can manage multiple stakeholders and work at pace. \n \n As Senior Social Challenge Officer, you will lead the growth, delivery and optimisation of the charity’s Social Challenges, Weddings and Birthdays fundraising portfolio. Working closely with the Digital and Experiential Manager, you will strengthen existing products and identify future opportunities through data insight and sector trend analysis. You will oversee the end-to-end project management of digital fundraising activities, from setting targets and KPIs to briefing suppliers, monitoring delivery, and evaluating performance. You will also provide hands-on leadership of two Fundraising Officers. \n \n Essential criteria: \n\n • Experience of managing fundraising or income generation activities and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets across a range of channels and products\n, • Experience of using an innovation process to identify and implement new activity or improve existing activity.\n, • Experience in planning and executing digital/Meta-based challenges such as celebrations, and social challenges – as well as related knowledge of these products.\n\n You’ll join a collaborative team, who look after their staff, and value wellbeing, flexible working, and family friendly environments, and generous annual leave. \n \n\n • Hybrid working- 2 days p/w in Stratford, London. \n, • 12 month maternity cover contract.\n, • Full-time hours (35 hour week). \n, • Salary £41,242\n\n \n Closing date- ASAP- applications reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply today! Interviews to take place on a rolling basis. \n \n As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Corporate Partnerships Officer \n Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 \n Location: London / Hybrid – only 1 day per week in the office \n Contract: Permanent, Full-time \n \n Are you looking to develop your career in corporate partnerships and fundraising? \n \n We’re working with a well-established international charity looking for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join its ambitious Development team. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in fundraising, partnerships, account support, customer service or administration who wants to build their experience in corporate fundraising. \n You’ll manage your own portfolio of corporate supporters while supporting the wider team with prospecting, stewardship, communications and partnership development. \n \n Key responsibilities include: \n Managing and stewarding a portfolio of corporate donors \n Building relationships with partners and supporting their fundraising \n Researching prospective partners and maintaining the corporate pipeline \n Preparing presentations, briefings and impact reports \n Coordinating follow-up with prospects, partners and event attendees \n Maintaining accurate CRM records and producing activity reports \n Supporting corporate communications, campaigns and events \n \n About you: \n You’ll be highly organised, confident communicating with different stakeholders and interested in developing a career in corporate partnerships. You’ll ideally have experience in fundraising, partnerships, customer service, account support or a busy administrative environment, alongside excellent written communication, attention to detail and strong Microsoft Office skills. \n \n What’s on offer? \n £28,000–£30,000, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 7% employer pension contribution, life assurance and excellent hybrid working with just one required office day per week (Monday). \n \n \n If you’re a proactive relationship-builder looking to develop your corporate partnerships experience within a supportive, purpose-led organisation, apply today.

Senior Partnerships OfficerDo you have experience of successfully developing new major donor/client relationships or corporate partnerships, either in a charity or business environment Are you confident in asking for and securing gifts or financial commitmentsIf you do and have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, then apply today and join a nature restoration charity, whose mission is to restore beavers to regenerate our landscapes.Position: Senior Partnerships OfficerLocation: Remote, resident in mainland BritainHours: Part-time; 3 days per weekContract: PermanentSalary: £29,403 per annum, pro rataClosing Date: 9.00 am on Monday 24th August. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date, should a strong candidate be identified.Interview Date: Online interviews will be held on Monday 14th September. You will be asked to give a short presentation to the interview panel and may also be given a task to undertake prior to or during the interview.About the RoleThe Senior Partnerships Officer (SPO) will work closely with the Chief Executive (CEO) and Fundraising Lead (FL) to ensure the charity has sufficient funding to achieve its mission. This primarily involves developing new donor relationships and partnerships to grow fundraising income streams. The fundraising strategy focuses on high-value grants, gifts and partnerships. We recognise that the lines between major donors, corporate partners and family foundations are often blurred. Therefore, the charity have chosen not to silo work in this way and instead have created a new role focused on developing new relationships across all these income streams. The focus of the role is on ‘winning new business' and will suit an entrepreneurial candidate with experience in business development, and/or building new corporate or philanthropic partnerships.Key areas of responsibility include:New business development - acquiring prospective donors and partnersSolicit giftsRelationship management & stewardshipBe part of the Beaver Trust fundraising teamAbout YouYou will be entrepreneurial and a self-starter, driven to build a network of meaningful relationships with prospective donors and supporters. Able to work independently and make decisions with little supervision.You will have:Excellent prospect research skills, and an understanding of the motivations of donors and how to use this insight to create persuasive propositions and deliver compelling pitches.Experience of successfully developing new major donor/client relationships or corporate partnerships, either in a charity or business environment.Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and be able to interact confidently and persuasively in a range of settings with existing and prospective major donors and partners.Experience of representing an organisation's interests and advocating for them.Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to move donors, supporters and partner organisations along a donor journey, from initial contact and relationship building to soliciting a donation and ongoing stewardship.Knowledge of all relevant fundraising, data protection and other regulations.Resilience and be a problem solver, able to withstand negative reactions and find solutions.The ability to think strategically and translate ambitions into actionable plans and delivery.Highly competent IT skills, preferably Google Workplace, and high standards for visual content.All shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you have not heard from us by this date, please accept our thanks for applying and assume that you were not shortlisted on this occasion.About the OrganisationJoin a nature restoration charity, restoring beavers to regenerate our landscapes. Our client's team is small with a diverse skillset and extensive experience in beaver ecology and restoration, human-wildlife coexistence, and policy. They provide practical solutions to help people to co-exist with beavers and influence legislation in Scotland, Wales and at Westminster that rebuilds ecosystems, improves river health, and strengthens climate resilience in a time of ecological and climate crisis.Benefits include:25 days holiday, plus Christmas day through to New Year's Day paid, plus 6 days of floating holidays.Flexible approach to hours of work.Travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses will be met by the trust inPension contribution of 3% of your total pay each monthOne-off contributions toward the cost of an ergonomic office chair and toward purchases of essential devices (laptop, mouse and smartphone)Monthly home working allowance, plus an annual contribution toward the maintenance and/or replacement of the essential devices.We are committed to inclusive recruitment and are happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the environmental sector, including people of colour, disabled people, those from low-income backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and all other protected characteristicsYou may have experience in roles including Major Donor, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Major Donor Fundraiser, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Lead, Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer.Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFPTPBN1_UKTJ

Contract Type: Fixed Term, Part TimeClosing Date: 26 August 2026Salary: £43,250- £48,055, based on full time hours, 35 hours per week (£34,600 - £38,444 pro rota based on 28 hours per week)Location: London (hybrid)Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer to join our team on a part-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.About us:We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With 3000 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 24 of the world’s poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.Benefits25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s DayFlexible hours and hybrid workingAnnual leave purchase schemeEnhanced parental leave payStakeholder pensionSeason ticket loanCycle schemeLife assuranceAccess to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)While the role can be primarily remote, there is an expectation of regular on-site presence, including a minimum of one day per week in the office, with two all-in office days a month. The postholder will also be required to attend regular events in Parliament and external face-to-face meetings to effectively manage stakeholder relationships.Our London office is based in The Foundry, a vibrant and eco-conscious workspace near Vauxhall and Oval stations. You’ll be based in a dynamic, purpose-driven workspace designed to support collaboration and innovation. The Foundry offers excellent on-site facilities, including a vegan café and a programme of monthly events, workshops, and networking opportunities with other charities and NGOs based in the building. With its welcoming, inclusive environment, The Foundry is a place where people come together to work, connect, and drive meaningful change every day.About the RoleAs Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer, you'll play a leading role in driving Concern Worldwide (UK)'s public campaigning and parliamentary engagement, helping to influence policy and inspire action on some of the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges. Working closely with colleagues across communications, fundraising and international advocacy, you'll create compelling campaign content, coordinate stakeholder engagement, represent Concern within influential coalitions and networks, and ensure our campaigns deliver measurable impact. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to help shape policy, mobilise supporters and make a real difference to the lives of people living in extreme poverty.About YouYou're a strategic and passionate campaigner who knows how to inspire people to take action and influence decision-makers to create lasting change. An excellent communicator and relationship builder, you have experience delivering impactful public campaigns, engaging parliamentarians and stakeholders, and working collaboratively across teams and coalitions to achieve shared goals. You're organised, proactive and adaptable, with strong project management skills and the confidence to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Driven by a commitment to tackling global inequality, you share Concern Worldwide's values and are motivated by the opportunity to use your skills to help address hunger, climate change and conflict.Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this post, please upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the position by 26th August 2026.Your cover letter will be scored against each of the listed requirements listed in the job description. To give yourself the best chance of being shortlisted, please copy each criterion into your cover letter and explain under each one how your experience, skills, or achievements demonstrate your suitability. Use clear and specific examples to support your statements.Concern will shortlist only those candidates who clearly demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria. If a high number of applicants meet the minimum requirements, we will assess and score candidates against the desirable criteria to determine who will be invited to interview. It is therefore important that your application provides detailed evidence of how you meet the role requirements.All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email.Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.Conditions of Appointment:This is a 12 month fixed-term contract (or until the substantive postholder returns from maternity leave, whichever is sooner).New employees typically start at the beginning of their pay band.The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and a Basic DBS check.Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.You may have experience of the following: Public Affairs Officer, Campaigns Officer, Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Parliamentary Officer, Advocacy Officer, Senior Policy Officer, Government Relations Officer, Political Engagement Officer, Campaigns Manager, Stakeholder Engagement Officer

Partnerships ExecutiveLondon (office-based to support collaboration, with flexibility for some remote working once established)About UsFounded in 1891, Royal Trinity Hospice is the oldest hospice in the United Kingdom. Over 100 years later, we provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care for around 2,500 people every year, enabling each of them to make the very best of every moment.Our shops are a vital part of our organisation as we strive to become London's answer to sustainable fashion, helping to save over 300 tonnes of goods from landfill every year.We are now looking for a Partnerships Executive to join us on a permanent, part-time basis, working 15 hours per week across two or three days.Rewards and Benefits of Working at Trinity- Salary of £29,000 - £29,800 per annum pro rata- A generous 27 days annual leave (pro rata), increasing to 29 after five years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays- A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5%- Occupational maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay enhanced above the statutory minimum- Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available- Free eyesight tests for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses- 25% store discount in Trinity shops- Life assurance cover- Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events, e.g., a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party- Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes- Access to courses of free counsellingThis is a rewarding opportunity for a relationship-focused professional with experience in partnership support, account management, fundraising, customer service or stakeholder engagement to join our compassionate organisation.Youll have the chance to support people receiving specialist palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring that we can continue to deliver the services people need at potentially the most important time in their lives.Whats more, this part-time role offers a rare chance to combine purposeful work with flexibility, while becoming part of a historic hospice with a strong community presence and an ambitious approach to sustainable retail.So, if youre looking for a role where every relationship can help create more meaningful moments for others, read on and apply today.The RoleAs a Partnerships Executive, you will manage and grow relationships with corporate partners, ensuring they receive an outstanding experience and are inspired to deepen their support.Managing a portfolio of existing partners, you will act as their day-to-day contact and deliver a high-quality stewardship programme through regular communications, impact reporting, recognition and engagement.You will work closely with internal teams to co-ordinate partnership activities, including volunteering, employee engagement, stock donations, collaborations and retail activations.Additionally, you will:- Produce partnership updates, case studies and impact reports- Identify opportunities to increase the value of relationships- Maintain accurate CRM records and partnership plans- Support new partnership opportunities and eventsAbout YouTo be considered as a Partnerships Executive, you will need:- Experience in partnership support, account management, fundraising, customer service or stakeholder engagement- An understanding of partnership management, customer service, fundraising or account management- A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills- Strong organisation and time management skills- Attention to detail and excellent administrative skills- The ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously- Confidence using Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems- The ability to analyse information and produce clear reports.The closing date for this role is 31st August 2026.Other organisations may call this role Corporate Partnerships Executive, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Partnerships Officer, Corporate Fundraising Executive, Corporate Fundraising Officer, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, or Partnerships Fundraiser.Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms.We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.So, if youre looking for a meaningful role as a Partnerships Executive, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you a creative communicator with a flair for storytelling and a passion for protecting animals from cruelty? Animal Welfare Investigations Project (AWIP) is on the frontline of the fight against organised animal cruelty — from dogfighting and wildlife trafficking to the global dog-meat trade. We’re building a bold, modern movement of supporters who fund our covert investigations and help us bring offenders to justice. We’re now seeking a Social Media Officer to join our fast-paced Marketing & Communications Team. This new role will drive income generation and supporter acquisition through innovative organic content, paid social campaigns, and virtual challenge events. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with our Digital Marketing Officer and Gifts in Wills Officer, you’ll: • Create and implement a social media strategy that delivers measurable fundraising growth., • Plan, launch, and optimise virtual fundraising challenges (e.g. “Run for the Dogs” or “Step Up for Wildlife”) with clear KPIs and ROI tracking., • Develop compelling content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter) that converts non-financial action takers into one-off and recurring financial supporters., • Manage paid social advertising campaigns to grow AWIP’s supporter database and drive recurring giving., • Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and supporter queries across all channels, ensuring brand integrity and compassionate engagement., • Flag and report social media content involving potential animal cruelty, and liaise with AWIP’s investigators to gather information from potential witnesses. As part of this work, you may be required to complete witness statements and attend court to give evidence. You will also receive training in open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social media analysis to support ongoing investigations., • Attend national and international field activities and events to produce impactful, behind-the-scenes content showcasing AWIP’s lifesaving work., • Attend digital fundraising and social media conferences to represent AWIP, and submit speaker proposals to increase our thought leadership in digital fundraising. You’re a strategic, data-driven communicator who thrives on measurable impact. You combine creativity with analytical thinking — understanding how to use content to drive engagement, income, and action. Essential: • Proven experience managing social media channels for an organisation or brand., • Strong writing, editing, and visual-content skills (e.g. Canva, Meta Business Suite)., • Experience in social-media advertising or supporter acquisition campaigns., • Passion for animal welfare and investigative storytelling., • Comfortable handling sensitive or distressing material with professionalism and resilience. Desirable: • Experience with fundraising or challenge-event marketing., • Familiarity with tools like MailerLite, FundraiseUp, Tally.so, or Salesforce., • Willingness to travel nationally or internationally for short assignments. This is a permanent position, offered initially at 22.5 hours per week (3 days), with a starting salary of £28,000 FTE (£18,000 pro rata). The role includes a 6-month probationary period, during which performance and income results will be reviewed — including delivery of at least one virtual fundraising challenge. Following successful completion of probation and achievement of key performance indicators, there may be an opportunity to increase this role to full-time hours. • Fully flexible working (with occasional in-person team events), • Annual salary review and growth-linked progression within a small organisation, • Private healthcare insurance with employee assistance programme, • Pension contributions in line with the Living Pension contribution rates, • Fully funded, ongoing professional development in digital fundraising and social media content creation, • The chance to make a tangible difference for animals worldwide

Corporate Partnerships OfficerLondonPosted 2 days ago28000 1 / months The Maine GroupCorporate Partnerships Officer Salary: 28,000 – 30,000 Location: London / Hybrid – only 1 day per week in the office Contract: Permanent, Full-timeAre you looking to develop your career in corporate partnerships and fundraising?We’re working with a well-established international charity looking for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join its ambitious Development team. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in fundraising, partnerships, account support, customer service or administration who wants to build their experience in corporate fundraising. You’ll manage your own portfolio of corporate supporters while supporting the wider team with prospecting, stewardship, communications and partnership development. Key responsibilities include: Managing and stewarding a portfolio of corporate donors Building relationships with partners and supporting their fundraising Researching prospective partners and maintaining the corporate pipeline Preparing presentations, briefings and impact reports Coordinating follow-up with prospects, partners and event attendees Maintaining accurate CRM records and producing activity reports Supporting corporate communications, campaigns and eventsAbout you: You’ll be highly organised, confident communicating with different stakeholders and interested in developing a career in corporate partnerships. You’ll ideally have experience in fundraising, partnerships, customer service, account support or a busy administrative environment, alongside excellent written communication, attention to detail and strong Microsoft Office skills. What’s on offer? 28,000–30,000, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, 7% employer pension contribution, life assurance and excellent hybrid working with just one required office day per week (Monday). If you’re a proactive relationship-builder looking to develop your corporate partnerships experience within a supportive, purpose-led organisation, apply today.

The Victory Services Club (VSC) is seeking an exceptional Finance Director to join our Senior Management Team at an exciting point in our development. The Victory Services Club is one of London's most respected private members' clubs and an award-winning charity, proudly supporting serving and retired members of the UK Armed Forces, NATO, the Commonwealth and their families. Located just moments from Marble Arch, the Club combines outstanding hospitality with a strong charitable purpose. Our facilities include 200 well-appointed bedrooms, high-quality dining venues and seven versatile event spaces, generating the income that enables us to provide respite breaks and practical support for members of the Armed Forces community and their families. Following the forthcoming retirement of our current Finance Director after a successful tenure, we are seeking an outstanding successor to help shape the next chapter of the Club's continued success. With a proud heritage, an outstanding reputation and ambitious plans for the future, this is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership of our organisation. The Role Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer/Club Secretary, the Finance Director is a key member of the Senior Management Team, providing strategic leadership across Finance while also overseeing Human Resources and Fundraising. This is far more than a traditional finance leadership role. As a trusted adviser to the CEO, Board of Trustees and Honorary Treasurer, you will help shape organisational strategy, ensure long-term financial sustainability and support the continued growth and success of both the Club and its charitable mission. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will help shape organisational culture, contribute to strategic decision-making across the Club and champion collaborative leadership. You will lead the development and delivery of the Club's financial strategy, ensuring robust financial governance, effective risk management and full statutory compliance. You will also drive business planning, budgeting, financial reporting and performance management, while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen commercial performance and support future investment. Your Priorities in the First 12-24 Months Working alongside the CEO, Trustees and Senior Management Team, you will: • Develop and implement a long-term financial strategy aligned with the Club's future ambitions., • Continue to strengthen financial reporting, management information and business insight., • Review financial systems, processes and controls to improve efficiency, resilience and decision-making., • Ensure the Club remains financially sustainable while maximising its charitable impact., • Contribute to organisational planning and support future growth initiatives., Provide strategic financial leadership to support the Club's long-term vision and objectives., • Lead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting., • Ensure effective financial governance, internal controls and statutory compliance. Act as principal financial adviser to the CEO, Board of Trustees and Honorary Treasurer., • Lead and develop the Finance team while providing strategic oversight of HR and Fundraising., • Drive commercial performance through insightful financial analysis and robust decision support., • Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and operational efficiency., • Manage relationships with auditors, banks, professional advisers and regulatory bodies., • Support the ongoing financial sustainability of the organisation., • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. You are a professionally qualified finance leader with the credibility, commercial acumen and strategic insight to operate confidently at Board level. You are an engaging and collaborative leader who builds trusted relationships, inspires highperforming teams and enjoys working across multiple business functions. Equally comfortable with strategic planning and operational delivery, you combine sound judgement with a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You are commercially curious, pragmatic in your approach and confident in providing constructive challenge when required. As a visible and approachable leader, you demonstrate sound judgement, emotional intelligence and the ability to balance commercial priorities with the Club's charitable purpose. Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity to use your expertise to make a meaningful difference through an organisation whose commercial success directly supports an important charitable purpose. You will bring: • A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Significant senior financial leadership experience, ideally within hospitality, membership organisations, charities or similarly complex commercial environments., • Proven experience of developing financial strategy and leading organisational change., • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance financial performance with organisational purpose., • Experience advising Boards, Trustees or senior executive teams., • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills., • A commitment to high standards of integrity, governance and professional ethics., • An appreciation of, and commitment to, the Club's charitable mission and support for the Armed Forces community. This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership, commercial finance and charitable impact within one of London's most distinctive organisations. Working alongside an engaged Board of Trustees and an experienced Senior Management Team, you will help shape the future of an organisation with an exceptional reputation and a meaningful purpose. Full Time (40-hours/week) | Competitive Salary | Excellent Benefits Shape the future of an award-winning charity and one of London's most distinctive private members' clubs., This is an opportunity to make a genuine strategic impact within a successful organisation that combines commercial excellence with social purpose. In return, we offer: • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package., • A high-profile executive leadership role with significant influence., • The opportunity to help shape the future of an award-winning charity., • A collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team., • An iconic central London location, just minutes from Marble Arch., • The satisfaction of knowing your work directly supports serving and former members of the Armed Forces and their families. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• 8 min read, • October 4, 2025 Reaching the Chief Financial Officer level remains one of the most visible milestones in a finance career. Yet the path from Finance Manager to CFO is rarely linear. What was once an upward move through accounting and reporting roles has evolved into a broader journey—one that requires fluency in strategy, valuation, governance, and commercial leadership. In today’s finance functions, technical skill is essential but no longer sufficient. The modern CFO operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business transformation. Over the past decade, the expectations of finance leaders have shifted dramatically. Digitalisation, private capital growth, and cross-border competition have expanded the CFO’s remit from stewarding financial statements to shaping corporate direction. Whether in listed companies, venture‑backed scale‑ups, or private equity portfolio firms, employers increasingly seek leaders who can connect operational performance with shareholder value. This structural change is redefining both career trajectories and the learning pathways professionals choose along the way. Most professionals begin their senior finance journey in controllership, management reporting, or FP&A. The Finance Manager role typically consolidates technical oversight—accounting & financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance—while introducing the first layers of strategic exposure. Progression to Finance Director or Head of FP&A demands a shift toward business partnering. This implies aligning financial data with operational decisions, managing cross‑functional teams, and guiding capital allocation. These middle‑senior positions often mark the transition from pure analysis to influence in decision‑making. At the upper end of the ladder, the Group Controller or CFO role brings together three dimensions of leadership: strategic foresight, governance responsibility, and stakeholder communication. The CFO becomes both an internal advisor to the CEO and a public face to investors, boards, and lenders. Working at a PE or VC‑Backed Company or Startup In many private equity or venture capital‑backed companies, the VP Finance role often represents the highest level of financial and operational leadership before a formal finance department is fully established. At this stage, a deep understanding of how private equity operates and how governance frameworks function becomes essential. The VP Finance acts as the bridge between investors and founders—ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability while supporting growth objectives and capital efficiency. In the most competitive markets—London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid—median compensation reflects this blend of accountability and strategic scope. Salaries typically rise from the mid‑50k range at Finance Manager level to above £120k or €120k at the CFO level, with bonuses frequently adding 15–25 percent. The salary gap signals more than seniority; it represents the premium on business judgement and boardroom literacy. Each step on the salary ladder is associated with a distinct skill profile. Advancing from Finance Manager to CFO requires mastery of both the science and the art of finance leadership. Analysis of senior‑level job descriptions across the UK and continental Europe reveals five recurring domains of expertise that consistently appear in high‑earning roles: • Corporate Finance: Understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and investment appraisal is now fundamental. CFOs are expected to evaluate projects through NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, integrating these insights into strategy rather than treating them as compliance exercises., • Business Valuation: The ability to value companies, divisions, and strategic options underpins decision‑making in M&A and fundraising. Whether through discounted cash flow, comparables, or transaction multiples, valuation fluency signals boardroom readiness., • Corporate Governance: Boards demand finance leaders who understand oversight frameworks, director duties, and audit committee dynamics. Governance knowledge is increasingly vital as CFOs become custodians of transparency and ethical decision‑making., • Private Equity and Venture Capital Exposure: Many modern CFOs operate within PE‑backed or VC‑backed structures. Familiarity with investor reporting, capital calls, and exit strategies differentiates candidates capable of engaging private capital stakeholders., • Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic growth through acquisitions is common across Europe’s mid‑market. Experience managing due diligence, synergy assessment, and post‑deal integration enhances a finance leader’s credibility. Developing these skills systematically is what transforms financial managers into strategic partners. As many executives acknowledge, finance today is no longer just about slicing and dicing excels to present a P&L — which nowadays, thanks to advanced tools and business intelligence these are almost automated — it is more about direction and understanding of market dynamics. Valuefinex, provider of fractional CFO services in the UK and Europe said, «our fractional CFOs support private equity‑backed and Series A+ companies, where the role typically requires senior finance leaders to prioritise in the short‑term, the streamlining of the processes, enhancing information flow, and reducing back‑office manual and repetitive workload. The goal is to redirect those hours toward greater involvement in the commercial and strategic aspects of finance in the mid and long‑term.» This convergence creates both opportunity and pressure. The route to CFO can accelerate for those who deliberately acquire cross‑functional exposure—leading system implementations, managing investor relations, or contributing to board committees. Conversely, remaining confined to traditional and routine financial control may limit career mobility. Strategic literacy—understanding how to interpret valuation drivers, evaluate capital structure decisions, and communicate governance implications—is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for leadership succession. Finance professionals who can connect analytical insight with strategic context stand out as future CFOs. Many finance professionals aspire to reach the CFO level but often find themselves constrained by traditional, reporting‑driven roles. The challenge is not competence, it is exposure. Without deliberate development of strategic, commercial, and governance‑related skills, progression can plateau. In active markets such as London, where private equity and venture‑backed companies represent an important share of hiring, two main routes have emerged for professionals aiming to accelerate their trajectory. • The first is to acquire the five core strategic competencies—corporate finance, business valuation, corporate governance, private equity or venture capital exposure, and M&A—through focused executive programmes designed to build decision‑level capability., • The second is to pursue a more entrepreneurial route by taking on fractional CFO or interim finance leadership roles, a fast‑growing segment driven by high‑growth and PE‑backed companies seeking experienced guidance on finance and governance matters. Fractional CFO roles, in particular, are reshaping how senior finance expertise is deployed. These positions place leaders at the centre of dynamic, scaling businesses where every process improvement and strategic decision can multiply enterprise value. Companies in this space are not merely looking for financial reporting or complex Excel workbooks —they seek experienced finance leaders who can bring structure, discipline, and foresight to fast‑growing teams. The role often involves setting standards that allow the organisation to scale efficiently while maintaining control over risk, governance, and cash flow visibility. Equally important is the ability to act as a genuine business partner to the founding team and executive leadership—working cross‑functionally to align operations, finance, and strategy toward the next valuation milestone or growth target. Startup funding rarely happens all at once, instead it progresses through distinct stages as the business matures. Each funding round introduces new investors, ideally higher valuations, and increasingly formal expectations around governance and reporting. At each stage, the CFO plays a pivotal role in bridging investor confidence with operational reality, ensuring the company remains both growth‑oriented and well‑controlled. The Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance delivers a full business‑school‑standard curriculum through flexible, self‑paced modules. It covers five integrated courses — Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, and Mergers & Acquisitions — each contributing a defined share of the overall learning experience, combining academic depth with practical application. Build a better future with the Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance. Knowledge and applied experience now outweigh labels. In a world where AI and technology‑driven capital expenditure define the post‑pandemic investment cycle, financial leaders must adapt faster than ever. The recent valuation of OpenAI at nearly half a trillion dollars—while the company remains private—illustrates how value creation has shifted decisively toward private markets. For finance professionals, this is the momentum they can take advantage of to level‑up their next career move. Career growth in finance will continue to depend on adaptability—learning new frameworks, adopting technology, and maintaining credibility in front of investors and boards. Structured executive education provides one of the few ways to accelerate that journey without waiting for promotion cycles. For professionals aiming to bridge from finance to strategy roles, targeted learning in valuation, governance, and corporate finance remains one of the most direct investments in future boardroom success. • Michael Page, Finance Salary Reports 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Zanda is an executive search partner working exclusively with ambitious, founder-led businesses as they look to scale with the right talent. We partner with founders, CEOs and leadership teams to deliver senior appointments that make a genuine difference. Zanda is partnering with a high-growth payments fintech business seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join at a transformational stage of its journey. This is a rare opportunity to step into a commercially critical leadership role within a profitable, founder-led payments platform operating across multiple international and emerging markets. The business is preparing for a significant institutional fundraising process and evaluating strategic M&A opportunities. Initially appointed on an interim basis, the intention is to transition into a permanent CFO position for the right individual. Reporting directly to the Founders, you will take full ownership of the finance function, build the infrastructure required for the next stage of scale, and act as a key strategic partner across fundraising, expansion and corporate development. • Leading and scaling the finance function within a complex, high-growth payments environment, • Building robust financial reporting, forecasting and planning frameworks, • Delivering high-quality board and investor reporting with clear commercial insight, • Leading a significant institutional fundraising process, including investor engagement, due diligence and transaction execution support, • Partnering with the Founders on strategic, commercial and growth decisions, • Strengthening financial controls, governance and multi-jurisdictional compliance, • Driving visibility of payments revenue streams, interchange/fee structures, margins and unit economics, • Supporting the evaluation and execution of strategic M&A, • Managing key relationships with investors, auditors, regulators and external advisors, • Building a scalable finance function capable of supporting international expansion in regulated and emerging markets, • Proven CFO experience in a high-growth payments, fintech or financial services business, • A strong track record of leading fundraising processes with institutional investors, • Deep understanding of payments economics, revenue flows and financial infrastructure, • Experience operating in founder-led, fast-scaling environments, • Strong commercial judgement with the ability to influence board-level decisions, • Experience scaling finance functions through periods of rapid international growth, • Exceptional stakeholder management and executive presence, • Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on delivery capacity This is a chance to join a profitable, scaling payments business at a pivotal moment. You will play a central role in a major institutional fundraising process, help shape international expansion, and potentially support a strategic move into regulated financial services. #J-18808-Ljbffr

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/03/2026 Out client is a pioneer in privacy-first, on-premise AI solutions. They are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Financial Officer to architect the commercial and financial foundations of the local-deploy sovereign AI platform. This is a co-founder-level strategic role designed for a financial pioneer. You will move the company from an early-stage disruptor to a global scale-up, immediately leading multi-billion dollar negotiations across diverse geopolitical landscapes, particularly in European and Asian markets. This is not a traditional finance role; you will define the economic paradigm for a new generation of AI, where financial and operational complexities are deeply intertwined with advanced technology, sovereign data requirements, and geopolitical realities. Pioneering Commercial Model Design: Architect foundational, value-driven pricing strategies for our local-deploy products. You will invent new economic frameworks for a nascent market, encompassing perpetual licensing, tiered subscriptions, node-based models, and bespoke industrial sector agreements. Strategic Infrastructure CapEx/OpEx Management: Develop and optimise the full hardware lifecycle (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) strategies for distributed, on-premise Sovereign AI deployments, including localised maintenance, advanced SLAs, and supply chain resilience. Mastery of International Finance & Geopolitical Compliance: Lead complex financial engineering and regulatory adherence across the UK, EU, HK, Taiwan, and China. Ensure unparalleled mastery of UK HMRC regulations, R&D tax credits, and sophisticated global transfer pricing strategies within a sensitive geopolitical context. Architecting Market Stability & Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate financial risks stemming from evolving trade regulations, AI export controls, and geopolitical shifts. Design robust frameworks to ensure operational continuity and capital security across strategically critical global regions. Pioneering Digital Twin Indemnity: Architect a first-of-its-kind risk and insurance framework that quantifies and manages the financial liability associated with potential errors impacting real-world physical assets and critical infrastructure. Hyper-Growth & Sophisticated Capital Allocation: Drive aggressive fundraising initiatives, cultivate robust investor relations, and lead data-driven capital allocation strategies to fuel our rapid global expansion and sustain technological leadership. Financial Architect & Visionary Leader: 10+ years of progressive financial leadership, with demonstrated experience pioneering commercial models for Software Licensing, Industrial Tech, and SaaS platforms in high-growth environments. Global Navigator with Geopolitical Acumen: Deep, proven expertise navigating the intricate regulatory, tax, and trade landscapes of the UK, EU, and Greater China, coupled with an innate understanding of geopolitical impacts on financial strategy. Sovereign AI Mindset & Strategic Operator: A profound comprehension that "privacy-first" and "local-deploy" AI demands entirely different financial structures, operational models, and risk management strategies than traditional cloud-based solutions. Proactive & Process-Driven Executive: A proven track record of proactive strategic engagement and a meticulous approach to complex evaluation processes, recognising the critical value of executive time and the efficiency required for high-stakes, fast-paced environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Rockbourne has been retained to help appoint a Chief Financial Officer to lead, scale and institutionalise our clients' financial ecosystem. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly secure long-term real estate investment platform that will scale significantly over the coming years. Working directly with the CEO and the leadership team, you will take full ownership of the financial team and play a pivotal role in shaping an emerging UK leader in the acquisition, development and management of income-generating properties. The business is backed by a strong, evergreen balance sheet investor, providing long-term stability and resilience. The position is highly secure and not dependent on deal cycles, exits, or fund wind-downs. This is a long-term platform, not an exit-driven vehicle. The business is transitioning from a single-investor model to a multi-investor platform. This role will sit at the centre of that evolution, leading on financial structuring, investor reporting, and systems as the platform broadens its capital base. The role provides exposure to a platform with significant scale and ambitious growth plans. As the business expands, the finance function will play a critical role in enabling growth, managing complexity, and supporting long-term value creation. This individual will take full ownership of the finance function within a growing real estate investment platform. The role spans strategic finance, structuring, reporting, and operational oversight, with responsibility for building and running a best-in-class finance capability as the business scales. The position offers direct access to the CEO and genuine influence over the platform’s strategy, financial architecture, and decision-making. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner, shaping how the business is structured, funded, and governed as it evolves. The culture is adult, flexible, and output-focused. Success is defined less by formal KPIs and more by value creation, ownership, and trust. • Ownership and continuous improvement of financial statements under IFRS and UK GAAP, ensuring they are robust, clean, and investor-ready., • Institutionalising reporting processes so that numbers are consistent across property management systems, models, bank statements, audits, and financial accounts., • Oversight of the full finance function, including property accounting, fund and investor reporting, audits, and lender reporting., • Preparing the business for third-party capital, including tax structuring input, fund or JV structures, and regulatory considerations., • Acting as CEO’s right-hand partner on all financial, structural, and strategic matters., • Senior finance background within real estate, private equity, or fund environments., • Strong understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP., • Experience preparing and presenting information for investors and boards., • Exposure to fund, JV, or regulated structures, with awareness of FCA and AIFM considerations., • Proven ownership mentality and strong time management., • Understanding of UK real estate asset classes, particularly offices and retail warehousing., • Prior exposure to fund structuring, AIFM environments, or regulated investment platforms., • Fundraising or investor interaction experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – High‑Growth Luxury Jewellery Brand Please do not apply unless you have experience in the luxury, premium or fine jewellery/ fashion space Our client are a fast‑growing luxury jewellery brand that is currently in start up/ growth mode but has already achieved strong profitability within a short period of launch. With ambitious expansion plans, including international growth, retail showroom development and external investment, they are seeking our first senior finance leader to help scale the business through its next stage of growth. This is a rare opportunity to join an entrepreneurial, founder‑led company with a differentiated product offering, strong brand momentum, and a clear path towards significant revenue growth over the coming years. As CFO, you will transform the finance function from an outsourced operation into a strategic in‑house capability. Working closely with the founders and leadership team, you will lead financial planning, support fundraising activity, improve operational reporting, and help guide key commercial decisions across the business. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys building systems, driving change, and working in a fast‑paced scaling environment. Strategic Finance & Growth • Lead financial planning, forecasting, cash flow management, and scenario modelling., • Provide commercial analysis across sales, marketing, operations, and customer acquisition., • Evaluate expansion opportunities, including new retail locations and international growth. Financial Operations & Controls • Develop robust management reporting, KPIs, board reporting, and financial controls., • Manage external finance partners while building internal finance capabilities., • Improve financial processes through ERP and CRM integration., • Monitor margins, working capital, inventory, and operational performance., • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)., • Strong experience in financial control, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management., • Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights., • Background in luxury, consumer goods, fashion, retail, or premium brands., • Comfortable operating within a high‑growth, entrepreneurial business., • Experience with inventory, manufacturing, retail, or product‑based business models., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Fundraising, investor relations, and data room experience., • Familiarity with direct‑to‑consumer business models and performance marketing metrics., • Equity participation available., • 25 days annual leave., • Opportunity to shape and lead the finance function during a significant growth phase., • Performance‑related bonus and additional benefits planned as the business scales. Based in London, the expectation is 4 days in the office with 1 day WFH. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) / Legal Counsel leads the Group's legal function and acts as a trusted advisor to the Founder, senior management team, and investment team. Manage external legal counsel across jurisdictions and control the legal spend budget. Support fundraising and act as the legal po

The Royal Entomological Society is seeking a Head of Development and Projects to drive business development, stakeholder engagement and new projects. You will oversee events and engagement as the Society grows. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this hybrid role focuses on strategic fundraising and strong project management to diversify income and maximise impact for our insect science community in London and beyond. 37.5 hours per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary Guide: Competitive + Bonus + Carry REF: TT54100 A scaling special situations investment firm is seeking to hire an experienced financial professional as a Chief Financial Officer (Part-time) to support the future growth of the firm. Our client is a scaling special situations investment firm with a recent track-record in fundraising. To support future growth, they are seeking to hire an experienced financial professional as a CFO. Your responsibilities will include supporting the CEO on the strategic direction of the firm and fundraising, as well as overseeing financial operations and managing relationships with external advisors such as banks and auditors. The role is part-time and is well-suited to a senior professional with extensive private equity CFO/FD experience, but has the potential to develop into a full-time role as the firm continues to grow. • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Significant senior experience within private equity, venture capital, private markets, investment funds or asset management., • Strong understanding of fund accounting, partnership structures and investor reporting., • Experience managing external fund administrators and professional service providers., • Excellent knowledge of financial controls, budgeting and forecasting., • Strong understanding of relevant regulatory, tax and governance requirements., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Harmonic Executive in London is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO and steer financial strategy for a fast-growing Transport & Logistics SaaS business. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on modelling, fundraising and investor relations. You’ll own planning, forecasting and monthly reporting, build scalable controls, and shape pricing, product and market expansion decisions as the company scales toward its next raise. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Out client is a pioneer in privacy-first, on-premise AI solutions. They are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Financial Officer to architect the commercial and financial foundations of the local-deploy sovereign AI platform. This is a co-founder-level strategic role designed for a financial pioneer. You will move the company from an early-stage disruptor to a global scale-up, immediately leading multi-billion dollar negotiations across diverse geopolitical landscapes, particularly in European and Asian markets. This is not a traditional finance role; you will define the economic paradigm for a new generation of AI, where financial and operational complexities are deeply intertwined with advanced technology, sovereign data requirements, and geopolitical realities. • Pioneering Commercial Model Design: Architect foundational, value-driven pricing strategies for our local-deploy products. You will invent new economic frameworks for a nascent market, encompassing perpetual licensing, tiered subscriptions, node-based models, and bespoke industrial sector agreements., • Strategic Infrastructure CapEx/OpEx Management: Develop and optimise the full hardware lifecycle (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) strategies for distributed, on-premise Sovereign AI deployments, including localised maintenance, advanced SLAs, and supply chain resilience., • Mastery of International Finance & Geopolitical Compliance: Lead complex financial engineering and regulatory adherence across the UK, EU, HK, Taiwan, and China. Ensure unparalleled mastery of UK HMRC regulations, R&D tax credits, and sophisticated global transfer pricing strategies within a sensitive geopolitical context., • Architecting Market Stability & Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate financial risks stemming from evolving trade regulations, AI export controls, and geopolitical shifts. Design robust frameworks to ensure operational continuity and capital security across strategically critical global regions., • Pioneering Digital Twin Indemnity: Architect a first-of-its-kind risk and insurance framework that quantifies and manages the financial liability associated with potential errors impacting real-world physical assets and critical infrastructure., • Hyper-Growth & Sophisticated Capital Allocation: Drive aggressive fundraising initiatives, cultivate robust investor relations, and lead data-driven capital allocation strategies to fuel our rapid global expansion and sustain technological leadership., • Financial Architect & Visionary Leader: 10+ years of progressive financial leadership, with demonstrated experience pioneering commercial models for Software Licensing, Industrial Tech, and SaaS platforms in high-growth environments., • Global Navigator with Geopolitical Acumen: Deep, proven expertise navigating the intricate regulatory, tax, and trade landscapes of the UK, EU, and Greater China, coupled with an innate understanding of geopolitical impacts on financial strategy., • Sovereign AI Mindset & Strategic Operator: A profound comprehension that "privacy-first" and "local-deploy" AI demands entirely different financial structures, operational models, and risk management strategies than traditional cloud-based solutions., • Proactive & Process-Driven Executive: A proven track record of proactive strategic engagement and a meticulous approach to complex evaluation processes, recognising the critical value of executive time and the efficiency required for high-stakes, fast-paced environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Harper May is partnering with a forward-thinking technology group that is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team. With a track record of innovation and a growing portfolio of advanced digital solutions, the business is entering a new phase of growth and requires a strategic finance leader to support its ambitions. As CFO, you will work closely with the CEO and Board to shape financial strategy, drive operational performance, and ensure robust financial governance. The role combines hands-on leadership with high-level oversight across all areas of finance, from investor engagement to forecasting, controls, and risk management. • Lead the development of financial strategy and long-range planning to support the company’s commercial goals, • Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management across the group, • Act as a key liaison for investors and external stakeholders, supporting funding rounds and strategic growth initiatives, • Develop scalable processes and lead the finance team through systems improvement and operational change, • Work alongside the CEO to evaluate new business opportunities and shape commercial direction, • Ensure strong internal controls, tax compliance, and statutory reporting across all entities, • Provide monthly reporting, cash flow forecasts, and detailed performance analysis to the Board, • Support the broader executive team in financial modelling, scenario planning, and risk analysis, • Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA, • Senior finance experience within a high-growth or technology-led environment, • Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen, • Demonstrated experience in fundraising, investor relations, and scaling finance teams, • Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence at Board level, • Hands-on, detail-focused approach with the ability to deliver under pressure, • Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills #J-18808-Ljbffr

WW16496 Finatal is partnering with a leading mid-market private markets investment firm to appoint a Chief Financial Officer. Managing both private equity and private credit strategies, the firm is entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to oversee the finance function and support the continued evolution of the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Partners, the CFO will lead all aspects of fund and management company finance, partnering closely with the investment team, investors, Board, and external advisers to ensure best-in-class financial management, governance, and operational excellence. • Lead all aspects of fund finance and management company accounting across private equity and private credit strategies, • Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and cash management, • Manage fund accounting, capital calls, distributions, carried interest, management fees, valuations, and investor reporting, • Ensure robust financial controls, regulatory compliance, and tax governance across the business, • Manage relationships with fund administrators, auditors, tax advisers, lenders, and banking partners, • Support fundraising, investor due diligence, and the launch of new investment vehiclesPartner with the Managing Partners on strategic planning, financial performance, and business growth initiatives, • Lead and develop the finance function, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement, • Significant senior finance leadership experience within private equity, private credit, or alternative asset management, • Strong knowledge of fund accounting, investor reporting, treasury, tax, and financial controls, • Experience working with institutional investors, fund administrators, auditors, and external advisers, • Track record of supporting fundraising and scaling finance functions within a growing investment management business, • Commercially minded with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, • ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent accounting qualification #J-18808-Ljbffr

Hospitable, Inc. is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead a world‑class finance function across international, multi‑entity operations. This remote role requires strong cross‑border tax and compliance expertise, FP&A mastery, and practical experience scaling finance in a fast‑growing, profitable SaaS/travel/hospitality context. You will own capital allocation, fundraising and liquidity strategies, build trusted external partnerships, and drive disciplined growth with an AI‑driven finance #J-18808-Ljbffr

CFO required to join the management team and shape the organization in the next growth phase, further building structures to support the scaling of the business and defining the strategic priorities for the years to come. Our client is a leading Direct-to-Market accessible luxury brand. Over the past 6 years our client has developed to one of the most relevant contenders in the Direct-to-Consumer market in Europe. Through their accessible-luxury proposition, they have built a market presence in six European countries with over 50 Flagship-stores and 30 Partner-stores. Their products are designed in Switzerland and manufactured in Italy and Japan. They offer customers a seamless omni-channel experience when shopping through their online and offline channels. • Member of the Leadership Group reporting to the CEO, • Execution of financial leadership across the organization and in corporation with the Board of Directors through clear and measurable metrics, • Leading strategic initiatives and ensure operational impact towards strategic & financial goals, • Overall responsibility for all finance-related topics within the Group across all entities (CH, DE, AT, DK, SE & UK all local GAAP), • Shaping of the organization towards a data‑centric mindset and decision making to ensure impactful resource allocation on the basis of our strategic priorities, • Coordination and execution for the yearly budgeting, the intra‑year forecasting, cost controlling and the multi‑year business planning process, • Day‑to‑day management of the Controlling & Accounting teams in Munich and Zurich (11 FTE) and coordination of external service providers (tax advice, accounting and audit), • Development, improvement and implementation of central finance processes in cooperation with local entities (automation & digitalization), • Co‑Leading investor relations and fundraising efforts, • You have 7-10 years of finance experience in an international organization (retail focus would be great), • You have relevant experience in the role of Chief Financial Officer (or Head of Finance) and you are an inspiring motivator who identifies and develops potential in their teammates and the organization, • You are a leader with a financially savvy mindset who can drive impactful change across the organization, • You are an absolute team player with high social competence and strong intellectual rigor, • You are a hands‑on person, who likes to get operationally involved while keeping an eye on the strategic master plan at the same time, you have experience with handling accounting software (knowledge of Microsoft Navision beneficial) and you are skillful in Microsoft Excel modelling and analysis, • You possess broad expert knowledge in financial management as well as a relevant university degree ASAP • You are a part of the management team, expect a lot of responsibility, freedom to create and entrepreneurial spirit, • You can expect to make your mark on our strategic plan and business vision, • You will have the chance to shape the organization in the next growth phase, • Working in a young organization with an open‑minded and dynamic company culture with little bureaucracy and flat hierarchies, • An attractive compensation package + equity, • The chance to develop and implement your own ideas #J-18808-Ljbffr

Zanda is partnering with a high-growth payments fintech seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join at a transformational stage. You will take full ownership of the finance function, build scalable infrastructure, and act as a strategic partner across fundraising, expansion and corporate development. This interim role is intended to transition into a permanent CFO position for the right candidate, reporting directly to the founders and guiding governance and investor relations across multiple #J-18808-Ljbffr

Fresha is the leading marketplace platform for beauty & wellness trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. Fresha is used by 130,000+ businesses and 450,000+ stylists and professionals worldwide, processing over 1 billion appointments to date. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with 15 global offices located across North America, EMEA and APAC. Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace, while beauty and wellness businesses and professionals use an all-in-one platform to manage their entire operations with an intuitive business software and financial technology solutions. Fresha’s ecosystem gives merchants everything they need to run their business seamlessly by facilitating appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records management, marketing automation, loyalty, beauty products inventory and team management. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for partner businesses by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and advanced integrations with major tech brands including Instagram, Facebook and Google Fresha is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our dynamic, fast-growing organisation. The CFO will play a pivotal role in defining Fresha’s financial strategy and steering the company’s continued global expansion. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys autonomy, embraces complex challenges, and wants to make a significant impact. • Develop and execute Fresha’s financial strategy in alignment with growth objectives., • Set financial goals, KPIs, and establish effective financial planning processes., • Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations., • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation., • Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying and implementing corrective actions., • Manage investor relations, including fundraising, capital structuring, and communications., • Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions and external stakeholders., • Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks through robust internal controls., • Oversee cash flow, liquidity management, and working capital optimisation., • Implement cash flow forecasting tools and treasury management strategies., • Lead financial compliance, audits, and external regulatory reviews., • Evaluate M&A opportunities, including modelling, valuation, due diligence, and negotiation support., • Oversee and execute post-acquisition integration into Fresha’s financial systems and processes., • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global finance team., • Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and career development opportunities within the team., • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making., • Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership by providing financial insights and recommendations., • Identify, implement, and optimise financial technology and automation solutions., • Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the finance function., • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (Master’s or CPA/ACA/ACCA highly desirable)., • Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in finance or accounting roles., • At least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive finance position., • Experience in high-growth technology, fintech, marketplace, or SaaS organisations strongly preferred., • Deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, financial modelling, reporting, and accounting standards., • Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, unit economics, and performance drivers., • Demonstrated ability to design and execute financial that support scale and business expansion., • Proven success in investor relations, including fundraising and managing external financial stakeholders., • Strong leadership capabilities with experience building and developing high-performing teams., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights., • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to senior stakeholders and diverse audiences., • High level of commercial acumen with sound judgement and strategic thinking., • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience., • Strong integrity, ethical judgement, and commitment to transparency and good governance. At Fresha, we are creating a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable. We want all Fresha people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which candidate is applying. If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the interview process and/or once you join, please let us know so that we can support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Chief Partnerships Officer Annual Salary: £80,000–£85,000 Location: London (Hybrid, Covent Garden 1–2 days per week) Job Type: Full-time Join Big Give, the UK's leading match-funding platform and a pioneer in charitable technology. We are seeking an ambitious, commercially minded Chief Partnerships Officer to drive significant funding growth, strengthen strategic partnerships, and support our Managing Director in shaping the future of our organisation. This is a pivotal new role that will have plenty of opportunity to both shape and partner extensively with members of the senior leadership team and board across partnerships, philanthropy & growth. You will be developing and implementing Big Give's partnerships and philanthropy strategy while securing new funding commitments from high-net-worth individuals, foundations, trusts, and corporate partners. Building and nurturing a high-value pipeline of prospective funders and strategic partners will be a vital part of this new role alongside representing Big Give externally to accelerate awareness, influence, and funding growth, using this to develop long-term partnerships that maximise impact and sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a senior ambassador for Big Give across a range of sectors, increasing the organisation's profile, influence, and ability to attract transformational partnerships. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Significant experience in fundraising, across, multiple income stream., • Demonstrable success in securing six and seven-figure funding commitments alongside the ability to steward and retain, • Strong commercial acumen and a revenue-growth mindset., • Comfortable working in a tech-first organisation and proficient with digital tools such as CRM (Salesforce), AI, Google Suite, and Project Management Systems (Jira)., • Ability to work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to review systems, processes and structures supporting partnerships and philanthropy activity., • Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and secure strategic partnerships., • Experience representing organisations publicly through events, panels, speaking engagements, or media appearances., • Leadership experience, capable of guiding teams through growth and change. Benefits: • Opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the UK's most influential charitable technology organisations., • Direct collaboration with the Managing Director and senior leadership team., • Build transformational partnerships that help thousands of charities across the UK., • Be part of a small, high-performing team that combines technology, innovation, and philanthropy to create meaningful social change. To apply for the Chief Partnerships Officer position, please submit your CV outlining your experience in securing major partnerships, funding growth, and leading stakeholder relationships.

Contract Type: Fixed Term, Part Time Closing Date: 26 August 2026 Salary: £43,250- £48,055, based on full time hours, 35 hours per week (£34,600 - £38,444 pro rota based on 28 hours per week) Location: London (hybrid) Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer to join our team on a part-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. About us: We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With 3000 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 24 of the worlds poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives. Benefits 25 days annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees. Office closure between Christmas Day and New Years Day Flexible hours and hybrid working Annual leave purchase scheme Enhanced parental leave pay Stakeholder pension Season ticket loan Cycle scheme Life assurance Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) While the role can be primarily remote, there is an expectation of regular on-site presence, including a minimum of one day per week in the office, with two all-in office days a month. The postholder will also be required to attend regular events in Parliament and external face-to-face meetings to effectively manage stakeholder relationships. Our London office is based in The Foundry, a vibrant and eco-conscious workspace near Vauxhall and Oval stations. Youll be based in a dynamic, purpose-driven workspace designed to support collaboration and innovation. The Foundry offers excellent on-site facilities, including a vegan café and a programme of monthly events, workshops, and networking opportunities with other charities and NGOs based in the building. With its welcoming, inclusive environment, The Foundry is a place where people come together to work, connect, and drive meaningful change every day. About the Role As Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer, you'll play a leading role in driving Concern Worldwide (UK)'s public campaigning and parliamentary engagement, helping to influence policy and inspire action on some of the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges. Working closely with colleagues across communications, fundraising and international advocacy, you'll create compelling campaign content, coordinate stakeholder engagement, represent Concern within influential coalitions and networks, and ensure our campaigns deliver measurable impact. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to help shape policy, mobilise supporters and make a real difference to the lives of people living in extreme poverty. About You You're a strategic and passionate campaigner who knows how to inspire people to take action and influence decision-makers to create lasting change. An excellent communicator and relationship builder, you have experience delivering impactful public campaigns, engaging parliamentarians and stakeholders, and working collaboratively across teams and coalitions to achieve shared goals. You're organised, proactive and adaptable, with strong project management skills and the confidence to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Driven by a commitment to tackling global inequality, you share Concern Worldwide's values and are motivated by the opportunity to use your skills to help address hunger, climate change and conflict. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this post, please upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the position by 26th August 2026. Your cover letter will be scored against each of the listed requirements listed in the job description. To give yourself the best chance of being shortlisted, please copy each criterion into your cover letter and explain under each one how your experience, skills, or achievements demonstrate your suitability. Use clear and specific examples to support your statements. Concern will shortlist only those candidates who clearly demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria. If a high number of applicants meet the minimum requirements, we will assess and score candidates against the desirable criteria to determine who will be invited to interview. It is therefore important that your application provides detailed evidence of how you meet the role requirements. All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application. Conditions of Appointment: This is a 12 month fixed-term contract (or until the substantive postholder returns from maternity leave, whichever is sooner). New employees typically start at the beginning of their pay band. The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and a Basic DBS check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences. You may have experience of the following: Public Affairs Officer, Campaigns Officer, Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Parliamentary Officer, Advocacy Officer, Senior Policy Officer, Government Relations Officer, Political Engagement Officer, Campaigns Manager, Stakeholder Engagement Officer TPBN1_UKTJ

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• 8 min read, • October 4, 2025 Reaching the Chief Financial Officer level remains one of the most visible milestones in a finance career. Yet the path from Finance Manager to CFO is rarely linear. What was once an upward move through accounting and reporting roles has evolved into a broader journey—one that requires fluency in strategy, valuation, governance, and commercial leadership. In today’s finance functions, technical skill is essential but no longer sufficient. The modern CFO operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business transformation. Over the past decade, the expectations of finance leaders have shifted dramatically. Digitalisation, private capital growth, and cross-border competition have expanded the CFO’s remit from stewarding financial statements to shaping corporate direction. Whether in listed companies, venture‑backed scale‑ups, or private equity portfolio firms, employers increasingly seek leaders who can connect operational performance with shareholder value. This structural change is redefining both career trajectories and the learning pathways professionals choose along the way. Most professionals begin their senior finance journey in controllership, management reporting, or FP&A. The Finance Manager role typically consolidates technical oversight—accounting & financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance—while introducing the first layers of strategic exposure. Progression to Finance Director or Head of FP&A demands a shift toward business partnering. This implies aligning financial data with operational decisions, managing cross‑functional teams, and guiding capital allocation. These middle‑senior positions often mark the transition from pure analysis to influence in decision‑making. At the upper end of the ladder, the Group Controller or CFO role brings together three dimensions of leadership: strategic foresight, governance responsibility, and stakeholder communication. The CFO becomes both an internal advisor to the CEO and a public face to investors, boards, and lenders. Working at a PE or VC‑Backed Company or Startup In many private equity or venture capital‑backed companies, the VP Finance role often represents the highest level of financial and operational leadership before a formal finance department is fully established. At this stage, a deep understanding of how private equity operates and how governance frameworks function becomes essential. The VP Finance acts as the bridge between investors and founders—ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability while supporting growth objectives and capital efficiency. In the most competitive markets—London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid—median compensation reflects this blend of accountability and strategic scope. Salaries typically rise from the mid‑50k range at Finance Manager level to above £120k or €120k at the CFO level, with bonuses frequently adding 15–25 percent. The salary gap signals more than seniority; it represents the premium on business judgement and boardroom literacy. Each step on the salary ladder is associated with a distinct skill profile. Advancing from Finance Manager to CFO requires mastery of both the science and the art of finance leadership. Analysis of senior‑level job descriptions across the UK and continental Europe reveals five recurring domains of expertise that consistently appear in high‑earning roles: • Corporate Finance: Understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and investment appraisal is now fundamental. CFOs are expected to evaluate projects through NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, integrating these insights into strategy rather than treating them as compliance exercises., • Business Valuation: The ability to value companies, divisions, and strategic options underpins decision‑making in M&A and fundraising. Whether through discounted cash flow, comparables, or transaction multiples, valuation fluency signals boardroom readiness., • Corporate Governance: Boards demand finance leaders who understand oversight frameworks, director duties, and audit committee dynamics. Governance knowledge is increasingly vital as CFOs become custodians of transparency and ethical decision‑making., • Private Equity and Venture Capital Exposure: Many modern CFOs operate within PE‑backed or VC‑backed structures. Familiarity with investor reporting, capital calls, and exit strategies differentiates candidates capable of engaging private capital stakeholders., • Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic growth through acquisitions is common across Europe’s mid‑market. Experience managing due diligence, synergy assessment, and post‑deal integration enhances a finance leader’s credibility. Developing these skills systematically is what transforms financial managers into strategic partners. As many executives acknowledge, finance today is no longer just about slicing and dicing excels to present a P&L — which nowadays, thanks to advanced tools and business intelligence these are almost automated — it is more about direction and understanding of market dynamics. Valuefinex, provider of fractional CFO services in the UK and Europe said, «our fractional CFOs support private equity‑backed and Series A+ companies, where the role typically requires senior finance leaders to prioritise in the short‑term, the streamlining of the processes, enhancing information flow, and reducing back‑office manual and repetitive workload. The goal is to redirect those hours toward greater involvement in the commercial and strategic aspects of finance in the mid and long‑term.» This convergence creates both opportunity and pressure. The route to CFO can accelerate for those who deliberately acquire cross‑functional exposure—leading system implementations, managing investor relations, or contributing to board committees. Conversely, remaining confined to traditional and routine financial control may limit career mobility. Strategic literacy—understanding how to interpret valuation drivers, evaluate capital structure decisions, and communicate governance implications—is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for leadership succession. Finance professionals who can connect analytical insight with strategic context stand out as future CFOs. Many finance professionals aspire to reach the CFO level but often find themselves constrained by traditional, reporting‑driven roles. The challenge is not competence, it is exposure. Without deliberate development of strategic, commercial, and governance‑related skills, progression can plateau. In active markets such as London, where private equity and venture‑backed companies represent an important share of hiring, two main routes have emerged for professionals aiming to accelerate their trajectory. • The first is to acquire the five core strategic competencies—corporate finance, business valuation, corporate governance, private equity or venture capital exposure, and M&A—through focused executive programmes designed to build decision‑level capability., • The second is to pursue a more entrepreneurial route by taking on fractional CFO or interim finance leadership roles, a fast‑growing segment driven by high‑growth and PE‑backed companies seeking experienced guidance on finance and governance matters. Fractional CFO roles, in particular, are reshaping how senior finance expertise is deployed. These positions place leaders at the centre of dynamic, scaling businesses where every process improvement and strategic decision can multiply enterprise value. Companies in this space are not merely looking for financial reporting or complex Excel workbooks —they seek experienced finance leaders who can bring structure, discipline, and foresight to fast‑growing teams. The role often involves setting standards that allow the organisation to scale efficiently while maintaining control over risk, governance, and cash flow visibility. Equally important is the ability to act as a genuine business partner to the founding team and executive leadership—working cross‑functionally to align operations, finance, and strategy toward the next valuation milestone or growth target. Startup funding rarely happens all at once, instead it progresses through distinct stages as the business matures. Each funding round introduces new investors, ideally higher valuations, and increasingly formal expectations around governance and reporting. At each stage, the CFO plays a pivotal role in bridging investor confidence with operational reality, ensuring the company remains both growth‑oriented and well‑controlled. The Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance delivers a full business‑school‑standard curriculum through flexible, self‑paced modules. It covers five integrated courses — Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, and Mergers & Acquisitions — each contributing a defined share of the overall learning experience, combining academic depth with practical application. Build a better future with the Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance. Knowledge and applied experience now outweigh labels. In a world where AI and technology‑driven capital expenditure define the post‑pandemic investment cycle, financial leaders must adapt faster than ever. The recent valuation of OpenAI at nearly half a trillion dollars—while the company remains private—illustrates how value creation has shifted decisively toward private markets. For finance professionals, this is the momentum they can take advantage of to level‑up their next career move. Career growth in finance will continue to depend on adaptability—learning new frameworks, adopting technology, and maintaining credibility in front of investors and boards. Structured executive education provides one of the few ways to accelerate that journey without waiting for promotion cycles. For professionals aiming to bridge from finance to strategy roles, targeted learning in valuation, governance, and corporate finance remains one of the most direct investments in future boardroom success. • Michael Page, Finance Salary Reports 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr

When a business needs a Chief Financial Officer quickly – to cover a sudden departure, lead a transaction, or stabilise through a period of financial pressure — an interim CFO is the fastest and most effective solution available. FD Capital specialises in placing interim CFOs with UK businesses across all sectors. Our candidates are experienced operators with track records at CFO level, available at short notice, and able to make an immediate impact. Most engagements begin within one to two weeks of instruction. For businesses whose need is ongoing rather than intensive, a fractional CFO or part-time CFO may be the more appropriate model. 020 3287 9501 — shortlist typically in 3–7 working days “Adrian worked with us as our Interim CFO for six months and we are genuinely grateful for the contribution he made. His financial expertise and calm, professional approach gave us confidence in our numbers and supported better decision‑making across the business. I would recommend Adrian and FD Capital without hesitation.” — Josh Haugh, MAS Technicae Group (International) Ltd, West Sussex Our interim CFOs are embedded executives, not advisors at a distance. From day one they take ownership of the finance function and work alongside the leadership team. Scope varies by situation but typically covers: • Cash flow management and short‑term forecasting, • Board pack preparation and investor reporting, • Management accounts and financial controls, • Banking and lender relationship management, • Finance team leadership and stabilisation, • Budgeting, planning and variance analysis, • Fundraising support — debt and equity, • PE and VC reporting and covenant compliance, • Statutory accounts and audit management, • Systems implementation oversight, • Handover planning for permanent successor Interim CFOs frequently identify gaps in the FP&A function during an engagement. Our financial planning and analysis recruitment can support a parallel search for analyst or manager‑level appointments. In some cases the right permanent appointment is at Financial Controller rather than CFO level — our financial controller recruitment covers both interim and permanent appointments at this tier. Adrian Lawrence FCA, who has personally led senior finance recruitment at FD Capital since 2018, observes that Interim CFO engagements are commercially distinct from fractional or portfolio arrangements. “Interim CFOs are typically full‑time for a defined period — three months at minimum, often six to twelve. The businesses engaging them are usually larger than fractional clients, frequently PE‑backed or institutionally funded, and the brief is almost always specific: cover this gap, deliver this transformation, manage this transaction.” A typical recent example: a £6m revenue PE‑backed tech business engaged us for an Interim CFO following the unexpected departure of their permanent CFO three weeks before a scheduled bank refinancing. The Interim CFO took ownership of the refinancing process, completed the bank package within five weeks, stabilised the monthly reporting cycle, and managed the handover to a permanent CFO appointment we made eight months later. The business never missed a board reporting deadline through the transition. Day rates across our 2025 Interim CFO placements ranged from £900 to £1,800, with the upper end concentrated in PE‑backed transformation work and IPO preparation roles. Total monthly cost typically runs £18,000 to £36,000 reflecting the full‑time commitment. While the day rate looks higher than fractional engagements, the model is genuinely different — the Interim CFO is dedicated to one business full‑time for the period of the engagement, not splitting attention across multiple clients. • Candidates available for immediate start, • CFOs and FDs only – no other disciplines, • Deep turnaround and transaction network, • Shortlist in 3–7 working days, • PE, VC and family business experience, • UK‑wide coverage from London base, • No placement, no fee, • Support throughout the engagement We do not require lengthy written briefs before starting. A short call is enough to understand the situation and begin searching the same day. • Brief – We take the time to understand the situation, the urgency, the specific skills required, and any sector experience that matters. We can usually begin searching immediately after this call., • Shortlist – We present a curated shortlist of candidates within 3–7 working days. Each candidate is specifically matched to the situation, not drawn from a generic pool., • Interviews – We arrange candidate meetings at your convenience, provide detailed briefing notes on each candidate, and support the assessment process., • Appointment – Once you have selected your interim CFO, we support the contracting process and remain in contact throughout the engagement to make sure it is working for both parties. If you need an interim CFO — whether in the next few days or the coming weeks — call our senior team for a no‑obligation conversation about what is available and how quickly we can move. 020 3287 9501 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Were looking for an enthusiastic, organised and supporter-focused Events & Community Fundraising Officer to play a key role in delivering exceptional fundraising experiences for our incredible supporters. Be the first point of contact for Event & Community Fundraising enquiries. Experience with mass

• Reports to:Chief Executive Officer, • Contract:Permanant, • Hours of work:37.5 per week, • Salary:£50,127 with potential to increase to £60,655, • Location:Hybrid (with 2-3 days per week in Head Office, Old Street, London) This role is a great opportunity to make a difference. With the development of our new strategy, the RES has committed to enrich the world with insect science. Our aim is to ensure that we grow and engage with our community to diversify our income streams and maximise our impact as a professional body and learned society. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will lead on business development, engaging with stakeholders and growing new projects. It will also have oversight of events and engagement as we look to grow and develop these areas. We are looking for an excellent individual who can help propel the Royal Entomological Society into being a go-to organisation for insect science. Having a strong understanding of business development, fundraising and project management, this role will enable the Society be recognised for being a leader in this area. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.We're home to the UK's largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what's on the market. Location: London (hybrid • Wednesday & Thursday in the office) Reports to: Head of Corporate Development As the UK's favourite property platform, we're always looking ahead, • exploring new opportunities, solving complex challenges, and shaping the future of the Proptech market. To help us do that, we're hiring a Senior Strategy & Corporate Development Manager to join our team. In this highly visible role, you'll have the opportunity to work with the Head of Corporate Development, Chief Strategy Officer and other senior leaders from across the business to tackle some of Rightmove's most important strategic questions. In this role, you'll lead and deliver high-impact strategic initiatives such as shaping Rightmove's company-wide strategy, identifying areas for new growth and pursuing partnerships, investments, and M&A opportunities. What you'll be doing This role offers a unique opportunity to influence senior business decisions and contribute directly to our strategic direction: Strategic projects: Lead the end-to-end delivery of the most important strategic projects from initial problem framing through to final presentation and recommendation. Strategy planning: Support the creation, development and refinement of the company's long-term strategic plan and annual strategic roadmap in partnership with Head of Corporate Development and Chief Strategy Officer. M&A and partnerships: Lead strategic, commercial and financial analysis for M&A, partnership, and investment opportunities (incl. strategic fit, commercial due diligence, valuation) and support transaction execution and integration. Strategic advisor and insights: Develop deep expertise in the prop-tech landscape through market research and building relationships with the external community (industry experts, PropTechs, VCs and Investment Banks) What you'll have 4-6 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy or similar fast-paced environment Proven ability to deliver insightful recommendations and undertake sound strategic analysis using hypothesis-based problem solving Excellent analytical capability with the ability to undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis (including data analysis and financial modelling) Strong communicator with executive presence and interpersonal skills to credibly engage with a variety of senior stakeholders Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex issues Excellent attention to detail Comfortable in a lean, high-impact team: equally comfortable presenting to senior leaders and executing core analytical and presentation deliverables. About RightmoveOur vision is to give everyone the belief that they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust and belief to make it happen.We're home to the UK's largest choice of properties, and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what's on the market.Despite this growth, we've remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here! We've done this by placing the Rightmove Hows at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:We create delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.We think acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.We care being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.We move being one team • internally collaborative, externally competitive.We make a focusing on delivering measurable impact.We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying we're a great place to work, we're clearly doing something right!If all this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making...People are the foundation of Rightmove • We'll help you build a career on it.What we offer Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.Contributory stakeholder pension.Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.Competitive compensation package.Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.We offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office. For our roles, such as Field or Home-based positions, different working arrangements apply • full details will be shared during the recruitment process.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve. xwwtmva By applying, you confirm that you are aged at least 18 or over and that you've read and understood our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle and protect your personal information during the recruitment process.

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