Executive Officer

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.