Strategic Construction CFO | Lead Finance & Growth

Chief Financial Officer

Location: North West London

Excellent salary negotiable + bonus + executive package & benefits.

About the Opportunity

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, our client is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join their senior leadership team based in North West London. This is a key strategic appointment within the business and offers the opportunity to play a major role in the company’s continued expansion and long‑term development. The successful candidate will work closely alongside the Managing Directors and senior operational teams, providing commercial and financial leadership across all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the company finance function
• Providing strategic financial direction to the board
• Managing cashflow, forecasting and financial reporting across multiple live projects
• Overseeing budgeting, financial controls and risk management procedures
• Supporting commercial decision‑making and business planning
• Liaising with banks, auditors, insurers and external advisors
• Driving improvements to systems, reporting processes and operational efficiencies
• Managing and mentoring finance staff within the business
• Supporting the business through continued growth and future expansion plans

Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified preferred
• Proven experience operating as a Chief Financial Officer or Finance Director within a construction, RC frame, groundwork, civil engineering or subcontracting environment
• Previous experience working within businesses turning over £100m+
• Strong understanding of construction‑specific finance including CVRs, WIP reporting, subcontractor payments, CIS, applications, retentions and project cashflow forecasting
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to support operational and strategic decision‑making
• Experience producing board‑level financial reporting and managing stakeholder relationships
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience leading and developing finance teams within a fast‑paced construction environment

Benefits & Rewards

• Excellent salary negotiable depending on experience
• Performance‑related bonus
• Executive benefits package
• Pension contribution
• Long‑term progression opportunity
• Stable and growing business with significant secured turnover
• Opportunity to work on prestigious projects across London and the wider U.K.

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