Chief Financial Officer (Fixed Term Contract)

Chief Financial Officer (18‑Month FTC – Maternity Cover)

UK | Hybrid

Salary Circa £180,000 per annum

We’re looking for an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join Target Group on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract, playing a pivotal role on our Executive Committee and shaping the financial future of our business.

As our CFO, you’ll lead a talented finance team, steer financial strategy, and drive commercial performance. From forecasting and reporting to cashflow, pricing and governance (SMF2), you’ll be at the heart of our decision‑making—bringing insight, challenge and strategic thinking.

What you’ll lead

• Financial strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Statutory and management reporting, including audit
• Cashflow, capital and tax strategy
• Pricing and commercial modelling
• Finance business partnering across the organisation
• A high‑performing, engaged finance team

Requirements

What you’ll bring

• Senior CFO experience and a recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong strategic and commercial mindset
• Excellent leadership, communication and analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment

Benefits

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%). Plus, option to contribute via Salary Exchange (alternatively known as Salary Sacrifice)
• Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Plus, cashback on purchases
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Pay Review
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Loyal Service Scheme
• Help@Hand – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program
• Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
• Recognition Scheme
• Free Mortgage Advice and Support
• Wisdom Wellbeing, your go to for wellbeing resources and solutions
• Everest Funeral Concierge
• Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support
• Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24
• Paid eye tests and employer contribution towards spectacles specifically for VDU use.

You can also select other benefits, we cover the upfront cost and make monthly deductions from your pay, interest free!

• Technology Buying Scheme
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Taste Card / Coffee Club Membership
• Charitable Payroll Giving
• Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth—while role‑modelling our values: Think like a customer, Talk like an expert, Share like a family, Imagine like a child.

Ready to make an impact? We’d love to hear from you.