At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance team and ensure effective financial operations.
- Company: CSG, a dynamic recruitment business with a people-first approach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a company that values excellence, accountability, and long-term relationships.
- Why this job: Be a key player in strategic decision-making and drive meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance leadership and transaction management.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
CSG is a specialist search and recruitment business operating across six offices in the UK, US, and Australia. We are looking for a Finance Director / CFO to join the business on a permanent basis, reporting directly to the business owner and leading the finance team.
The role has three core priorities:
- Ensuring the finance function is fit for purpose and running effectively, covering everything from reporting and compliance through to systems and team management.
- Adding strategic value in decision‑making at group level, acting as a genuine commercial partner to the business owner and board.
- Ensuring the business is well‑positioned to navigate a transaction and that any transition is managed smoothly.
This is a hands‑on role that requires someone comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level, with the credibility to influence at board level and the attention to detail to keep the engine running underneath it.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning someone who will constructively challenge peers and the leadership team where needed, not just report the numbers.
- Experience managing or supporting a business through a transaction, whether that is a sale, acquisition, or investment process.
- A genuine growth mindset; intellectually curious, always looking to improve, and comfortable in a business that is still evolving.
- The drive and ambition to make this role their own, and the passion to be a meaningful part of what CSG builds next.
- The ability to commit to the Leeds office a minimum of four days per week.
CSG is built on four principles: a commitment to excellence in our specialism; a people‑first approach with genuine care for candidates, clients, and colleagues; a drive to deliver with accountability and pace; and a long‑term mindset when it comes to relationships and growth. The right person for this role will be comfortable operating in a business where those things matter in practice, not just on paper.
Finance Director / CFO employer: CSG
CSG is an exceptional employer that prioritises a people-first approach, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture in the heart of Leeds. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on employee growth, CSG offers unique opportunities for professional development while ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in shaping the company's future. Joining CSG means being part of a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, and you can truly make a difference.
