Chief Financial Officer
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Aberdeen
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS
Strategic Planning
P&L Ownership
Business Partnering
Event Business Models
ERP/Finance Systems
Financial Modelling
Working with Boards
Risk Management
FULL DESCRIPTION
Chief Financial Officer
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership for the SEC, overseeing financial planning, risk management, reporting and commercial analysis. The CFO plays a crucial role in driving profitability, securing investment, and supporting growth by balancing financial discipline with operational flexibility across a dynamic calendar of events, exhibitions, and activations. This is a senior role within the SEC reporting to the CEO, with the role holder sitting on SEC Board, Executive Management team and advises key committees such as Audit & Risk Committee (ARC).
To be considered for this CFO role you will possess:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification required.
- Several years of financial leadership experience, ideally including roles within the events, media, entertainment, or hospitality sectors.
- Proven track record of strategic planning, P&L ownership, and business partnering.
- Strong understanding of event business models (exhibitions, conferences, sponsorship, ticketing).
- Experience with ERP/finance systems and financial modelling tools.
- Track record of working with boards and investors.
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