Job Title: Executive Officer
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Chichester
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Liberty Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an Executive Officer who will provide high-level strategic, operational and administrative support to both the CFO and COO. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working at the heart of corporate decision-making.
Acting as a key link between Finance, Operations and the Executive team, this role ensures priorities are aligned, governance is maintained and business-critical initiatives progress smoothly.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage day-to-day workflow, priorities and communications for the CFO and COO
- Coordinate preparation of Board and Committee materials, including reports, briefing packs and presentations
- Support delivery of strategic initiatives such as transformation projects, funding programmes and operational reviews
- Liaise with external advisers, auditors, lenders and stakeholders where required
- Track and ensure completion of actions arising from Executive and Board meetings
- Assist in planning, monitoring and reporting on business performance, budgets and KPIs
- Provide research and analytical support across finance, operations and efficiency projects
- Draft concise reports, briefing notes and internal communications
- Support implementation of new systems, controls and governance processes
- Act as a central coordination point between Finance, Operations, Legal, HR and Corporate Affairs
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Uphold governance, compliance and reporting standards
- Contribute to a collaborative, accountable and high-performing culture
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Strong commercial and financial awareness with excellent analytical skills
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including Board-level reporting
- Confident working independently and exercising sound judgement
- Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and financial systems (ERP/BI tools)
- Experience in a financial, operational or strategic role (e.g. Finance Manager, PMO Lead, Business Analyst, Executive Assistant to C-suite)
- Experience supporting senior leaders within a listed or complex organisation (desirable)
- Understanding of corporate governance, financial reporting cycles and operational processes
- Discreet, reliable and resilient under pressure
- A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships
- Pragmatic, proactive and solutions-focused
If you have the skills, experience and drive to excel in this influential role, please get in touch with the team at Liberty Recruitment Group to discuss further.