Permanent Executive Assistant to CFO - Financial services in London

Permanent Executive Assistant to CFO - Financial services in London

London Full-Time 50000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Lovesuccess

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the CFO by managing their diary, meetings, and correspondence in a fast-paced environment.
  • Company: Join a leading private equity-backed financial services firm with a dynamic culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and exposure to Board-level activities.
  • Other info: This role offers excellent career growth opportunities in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while becoming a trusted partner to the CFO.
  • Qualifications: Experience supporting senior finance executives and strong organisational skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.

Permanent Executive Assistant to CFO

Swindon £50-55,000 + benefits and bonus

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Our client, a leading private equity-backed financial services firm, is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a high-profile role for an EA who understands the pace and demands of a finance function and enjoys working at Board and Executive level. Supporting the CFO and Finance Leadership Team, you'll play a key role in managing executive priorities, coordinating governance activities, and ensuring the smooth running of reporting cycles, Board meetings, and senior stakeholder engagements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the CFO's complex diary, meetings, travel, expenses, and correspondence.
  • Coordinate Board, Executive Committee, and Finance Leadership meetings.
  • Maintain the finance governance calendar, ensuring reporting deadlines and key milestones are met.
  • Prepare agendas, briefing packs, presentations, and meeting documentation.
  • Support the CFO's direct reports and coordinate leadership team activities.
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, Company Secretariat, and the executive support team.
  • Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

About You

  • Previous experience supporting a CFO, Finance Director, or senior finance executive (essential).
  • Strong understanding of finance reporting cycles, governance, and Board processes.
  • Experience working within financial services, a private equity-backed business, or another complex corporate environment.
  • Exceptional organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive approach with the ability to anticipate priorities and work independently.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills and excellent attention to detail.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Hybrid working based in Swindon.
  • Exposure to Board-level activity within a growing private equity-backed business.
  • A varied, fast-paced role with genuine opportunity to become a trusted partner to the CFO.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised Executive Assistant looking to make a real impact within a dynamic and ambitious financial services organisation.

Permanent Executive Assistant to CFO - Financial services in London employer: Lovesuccess

Join a leading private equity-backed financial services firm in Swindon as an Executive Assistant to the CFO, where you will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and the chance to engage with Board-level activities while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders. This role offers exceptional growth opportunities within a supportive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals seeking meaningful impact.

Lovesuccess

Contact Details:

Lovesuccess Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Permanent Executive Assistant to CFO - Financial services in London

Diary Management
Meeting Coordination
Governance Knowledge
Finance Reporting Cycles
Stakeholder Management
Organisational Skills
Communication Skills