At a Glance
- Tasks: Act as a trusted partner to the CFO, managing priorities and driving key finance projects.
- Company: Join a global organisation focused on finance transformation and operational improvements.
- Benefits: Competitive rate of £700 per day with a hybrid work model in London.
- Other info: Contract length is 12 months, starting ASAP.
- Why this job: This high-impact role offers the chance to influence senior finance leadership directly.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Business Manager or Chief of Staff with strong finance operations knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 140000 - 140000 £ per year.
Location: London (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite)
Contract Length: 12-Months
Rate: £700 per day (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
iO Associates are looking for an experienced Business Manager / Chief of Staff to partner closely with the CFO and senior finance leadership team within a global organisation. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, owning key initiatives and acting as the operational glue across a busy finance function. You'll be a trusted partner to the CFO, helping to drive priorities, unblock issues and ensure critical activities stay on track.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as a trusted partner to the CFO, helping manage priorities, commitments and strategic initiatives.
- Owning and driving key projects across the finance function, ensuring successful delivery against business objectives.
- Bringing structure to governance processes, leadership meetings and action tracking.
- Preparing executive-quality board packs, financial reporting updates and briefing materials.
- Coordinating stakeholders across finance and wider business functions to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
- Identifying blockers, resolving issues and keeping initiatives moving forward.
- Supporting finance transformation programmes and operational improvements.
- Reviewing existing processes and recommending pragmatic ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Experience Required
- Experience as a Business Manager, Chief of Staff, Finance Operations Manager or senior PMO professional.
- Strong understanding of finance operations, reporting cycles and governance processes.
- Experience producing board papers, executive reporting and leadership updates.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Confidence working directly with senior executives and influencing stakeholders across the business.
- A proactive, self-starting approach - you'll take the time to understand the landscape before adding value where it's needed most.
- A pragmatic mindset, focused on delivering outcomes rather than creating unnecessary process.
Please don't hesitate to apply now for more information or a confidential conversation.
Chief of Staff - Group Finance employer: IO Associates
Located in London, this global organisation values finance transformation and operational efficiency. The team is dedicated to driving strategic initiatives and improving governance processes, making it an exciting environment for impactful contributions.
