Chief finance officer

  • Contract
  • London

Creative Access


Job Summary

A rare and pivotal leadership opportunity to shape the financial sustainability and operational strength of a leading social enterprise in the creative industries.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic CFO to join our senior leadership team at a critical stage of organisational growth.

This is a high-impact role combining strategic financial leadership with hands-on oversight of finance, governance and organisational operations. You will play a key role in shaping Creative Access’s long-term sustainability, supporting the delivery of large-scale programmes and ensuring robust financial management across a complex income model that includes commercial revenue, partnerships and grant funding.

You will be a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, bringing clarity, rigour and forward-thinking insight to decision-making, while also ensuring strong financial controls and operational effectiveness across the organisation.

This role would suit a commercially minded, purpose-driven finance leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment and motivated by driving social impact.

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Hours: 28 hours (4 days) per week (flexible working patterns considered)
Start date: May 2026
First interviews: 28 & 29 April 2026

Job Requirements

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience)
Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role (FD, Head of Finance or equivalent)
Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
Experience working with complex income models, including grant funding and/or public sector funding
Proven experience supporting bids, tenders and/or procurement processes
Strong understanding of financial governance, controls and regulatory requirements
Experience working with Boards or senior stakeholders
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a growing organisation
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-finance audiences

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Chief finance officer
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 22 Apr 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Chief finance officer

Job: Chief finance officer

Organisation: Creative Access

Postcode: W12 7FQ

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