Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the role

The National Armaments Director Group (NAD Group) is seeking a senior financial leader to steer a £19bn annual budget across a complex portfolio of defence programmes. Reporting to the Executive Committee, the CFO will influence strategy, ensure fiscal stewardship, and drive innovative commercial models.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, reporting and control for an organisation of ~30,000 staff.
• Manage £19bn of annual expenditure across high‑risk, high‑value defence programmes.
• Provide financial confidence to Ministers, HM Treasury and Parliament.
• Develop and implement new commercial models and attract private capital.
• Lead a transformation of financial, operational and programme‑management capability.
• Build and nurture a high‑performing finance function focused on value for money.

Required profile

• Proven strategic financial leadership in large, complex organisations.
• Strong commercial instincts and a track record of turning strategy into execution.
• Ability to operate at senior government and industry levels.
• Resilience, intellectual curiosity and calmness under pressure.
• Motivation by public‑service purpose and defence mission.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the financial future of UK defence.
• Senior executive role with significant influence.
• Work at MOD sites in Abbey Wood (Bristol) or London.