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Opportunity

We are recruiting a Chief Financial Officer for private businesses with revenues of £2–50 m in the NE, CA, DL, DH, SR and TS postcodes, based in Newcastle, Durham, Middlesbrough, Sunderland. This role is ideal for a top‑quality CFO/Finance Director seeking flexibility, life balance, and the chance to help clients reach their growth goals.

• Provide CFO services to private businesses, supporting owners to climb their “Everest”.
• Build and manage a portfolio of client engagements, working autonomously yet supported by an international network of CFOs.
• Partner with your Regional Director and a team of CFO/FDs in a highly collegiate environment, delivering financial strategy, commercial finance, and business strategy advice.
• Act as part CFO, part advisor, part strategist, and part trusted friend, nurturing long‑lasting client relationships.
• Contribute to the growth of the CFO Centre, a leading provider of part‑time Finance Director and CFO services for mid‑size businesses.

• Qualified from a UK chartered accounting institute (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, etc.).
• Significant real‑life CFO/Finance Director experience (multiple roles or several years of service).
• Strong understanding of commercial finance, business strategy and a track record of delivering results.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills and a “can‑do” attitude.
• Self‑starter who thrives on autonomy and the challenge of growing a client portfolio.

The CFO Centre is a global, part‑time finance service provider with 700+ people across five continents. We empower mid‑tier businesses to access full‑time CFO expertise on a flexible, affordable basis. We value freedom, purpose, and a collaborative culture that supports work‑life balance.

Join our Avengers team of former CEOs, executives, CFOs, and business owners who supercharge our clients’ businesses.