Chief Financial Officer

  • Ivy Rock Partners Ltd
  • Oct 11, 2025
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Permanent Salary: £124,771 plus benefits
Hybrid working arrangement available London head office

The Opportunity

C40 Cities is a global network of nearly 100 mayors tackling the climate crisis with urgency and ambition. As our CFO, you will shape the financial strategy that powers city-led climate action across a growing, multi-entity, international organisation.

Your Impact

Set the vision: design and evolve C40 s global financial model for resilience and growth.
Steer strategy: lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning that inform mission-critical decisions.
Scale globally: oversee accounting, audit, tax and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Fuel impact: partner with major funders and programme leaders to deliver outcomes with accountability.
Lead change: modernise systems and processes; build capability in a high-performing global team of over 20.

About You

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with senior leadership experience in complex, international, multi-entity settings.
Proven record transforming finance functions and implementing scalable systems and controls.
Confident communicator who can simplify complexity and proactively build strong relations and influence at all levels, internally and externally
Purpose-driven leader who empowers diverse teams and thrives at pace.

Key Application Details

Closing date: 27 October

For a confidential conversation, please contact Michael Quest, Director at Ivy Rock Partners.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your motivation for applying.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

C40 is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.