Salary guide
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Average salary
- £90,000 – £200,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- CFOs are among the highest-paid executives in the UK
Other names this job is known by
- Finance Director
- Head of Finance
Key responsibilities
- Lead the financial strategy and operations of an organisation
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Manage finance teams and departments
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in finance, accounting, or business
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
- Extensive experience in senior finance roles
- Leadership and strategic thinking
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- CEO
- Board Director
- Senior Advisor
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study finance, accounting, or business
- Gain professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Build experience in senior finance roles
- Progress to CFO with leadership and strategic experience
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