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.

Target Group

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