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: Opportunity for career growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact as a trusted partner to the CFO in a growing organisation.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting senior finance executives and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
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 employer: Lovesuccess
Join a leading private equity-backed financial services firm in Swindon as an Executive Assistant to the CFO, where you'll thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to engage with Board-level activities while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders. This role offers not only a chance to make a significant impact but also ample opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and inclusive work culture.
