Chief Financial Officer - Scottish Events Campus (SEC)

CompanyFWB

LocationGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Posted At11/19/2025

UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics

Occupation Type

Financial managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£75,100 (£38.51 per hour)

Occupation rate applies

Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.

Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with FWB. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."

Description

About SEC

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is Scotland’s largest purpose-built conference, exhibition and live entertainment campus, featuring iconic venues and outdoor spaces.

It is recognised as a leading global destination capable of hosting the world’s largest events of scale and complexity. Based in Glasgow and home to three outstanding venues – the SEC Centre, the OVO Hydro, and the SEC Armadillo – the campus brings together world-class facilities and a passionate team to create unforgettable experiences.

With its infinite flexibility, the campus has gone from strength to strength. With a new CEO, refreshed strategy and ambitious growth plans, the SEC will continue to position Glasgow on the world stage.

The Opportunity

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership for the SEC, overseeing financial planning, risk management, reporting and commercial analysis.The CFO plays a crucial role in driving profitability, securing investment, and supporting growth by balancing financial discipline with operational flexibility across a dynamic calendar of events, exhibitions, and activations.

This is a senior role within the SEC reporting to the CEO, with the role holder sitting on SEC Board, Executive Management team and other key committees such as Audit & Risk Committee (ARC).

Person Specification

To be considered for this CFO role you will possess:

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification required.
Several years of financial leadership experience, ideally including roles within the events, media, entertainment, or hospitality sectors.
Proven track record of strategic planning, P&L ownership, and business partnering.
Strong understanding of event business models (exhibitions, conferences, sponsorship, ticketing).
Experience with ERP/finance systems and financial modelling tools.
Track record of working with boards and investors.

To apply, please send your CV a to Jaclyn Needham, Director at FWB, at applications@fwbltd.com. For an initial confidential discussion, contact her on 0131 539 7087.