EA to Group CFO (12 month FTC)

We are seeking an immediately available, exceptional Executive Assistant (EA) to provide high-level, strategic and operational support to the Group Chief Financial Officer of a major publicly listed company. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, ideal for a highly professional, discreet, and proactive individual with a strong sense of initiative and a deep understanding of the demands at C-suite level.

As the organisational right hand to the CFO and working in harmony with the Chief of Staff, you\’ll be a key enabler in ensuring that the CFO\’s time is optimised, priorities are met, and critical internal and external relationships are managed effectively.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Support: Provide comprehensive diary and inbox management, prioritising meetings, communications and deadlines in line with strategic objectives.
2. Meeting and Event Coordination: Organise and prepare for internal and external meetings both cyclical/pre-planned and short-notice/reactive, including compiling briefings, agendas, minutes, and presentations, venue selection and working with a wide variety of third parties to ensure seamless event execution.
3. Stakeholder Liaison: Working closely with the Chief of Staff, act as the primary point of contact between the CFO and internal/external stakeholders including Board members, investors, auditors, and senior leadership.
4. Travel Management: Plan and manage complex global travel itineraries and logistics, ensuring seamless execution and efficiency.
5. Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle sensitive information with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.
6. Project and Documentation Support: Assist with or manage ad hoc projects on behalf of the CFO, working closely with teams across the Finance function globally and different business operating divisions.
7. Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to administrative processes and communication workflows to ensure effectiveness at the executive level.

About You

1. Proven experience as an EA at C-suite level within a Plc structure.
2. Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent.
3. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with excellent time management and multitasking skills.
4. Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to truly business partner with your executive and build trusted relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
5. Proactive and self-motivated with a solutions-driven mindset.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Technologically savvy – comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and other productivity tools.
8. Discreet, professional, and able to handle confidential matters with integrity.

The Benefits

1. The opportunity to work at the heart of a high-performing executive leadership team in a top 50 FTSE-listed business.
2. A dynamic and supportive culture that values excellence, initiative, and collaboration.
3. Competitive salary and benefits package.
4. Hybrid/flexible working arrangements (3-4 days in Mayfair office).

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