Chief Financial Officer

Changes in the climate mean that water will become scarcer in many places, increasingly volatile in others, but no less vital. Globally, building sustainable communities, industries and infrastructure will become more demanding. Therefore, the understanding of the movement, changing behaviour and influence of water in the natural and built environment is essential to our future well-being.

We can draw on our unique capabilities in science, technology and engineering to invest in knowledge to deliver insight and innovation. We harness research, intelligent data and the power of our collective expertise to design smarter, more resilient solutions to address future demands and opportunities in, on and near water. We are global pacesetters and independent experts in living and working sustainably with water.

We now need to appoint a Chief Financial Officer to collaborate with the Board in providing strategic oversight and management of all financial aspects of the business and commercial activities, including consultancy, property, software and equipment sales. As a member of the Board, you will head the Finance function so that it is fit for purpose and provides the company with meaningful and incisive management information. The role also ensures that financial, operational and compliance risks are identified and controlled. Management and oversight of Howbery Park Estates, the legal team and the IT team are also part of the CFOs responsibilities.

You must be a qualified accountant who have significant demonstrable experience of the consultancy sector, preferably with experience working in a global engineering business and understand charitable or Not-for-Profit environments . Commercial experience in software, property or equipment sales is desirable. The role will be based at our offices in Wallingford, Oxfordshire and we offer hybrid working.

We are always happy to explore flexible working arrangements. Further information including a full job description, a person specification and information on our exceptional benefits can be found below.

If you are excited about this role but are unsure about whether you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We’re also happy to answer any questions by email at careers@hrwallingford.com.