The Institution of Engineering and Technology

The IET is a UK-based membership organisation with charitable status, and one of the world’s largest engineering institutions with more than 158,000 members in over 150 countries. Working to engineer a better world, for the past 150 years, the IET has been using its influence, knowledge, and expertise to champion the role of engineering and technology for the future of our society and our planet. Through providing a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas, the IET plays a key role in influencing governments and policymakers, as well as acting as a global ambassador for the engineering and technology profession.

The IET is now looking to appoint an experienced business leader to the role of Chief Finance Officer, capable of providing inspirational leadership for the Finance and Planning Directorate as well as to the wider organisation. The Chief Finance Officer will be expected to ensure appropriate strong financial governance and strategic financial leadership within the IET. This will include overseeing all financial operations and activities, the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, and implementing robust financial plans and financial strategies to maximise revenue streams and minimise operating costs and risk for the IET. Key to the role is the leadership of all business planning and strategic developments. As an integral member of the Executive Team, reporting into the Chief Executive and Secretary, the Chief Finance Officer will be responsible for shared senior level decisions and supporting the overall strategic direction and leadership of the organisation.

Candidates will bring leadership experience and gravitas to the institution.  They will be a qualified accountant and have operated at a senior level with finance responsibilities within a ‘purpose-led’ and complex organisation (e.g., a membership organisation, educational, commercial, charity or regulatory body), with the ability to clearly articulate business plans to others and develop strategy.  It is essential that candidates are strong communicators with excellent influencing and interpersonal skills. In addition to this, they will have the ability to create and develop highly motivated teams and be able to inspire trust and respect in others.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Institution of Engineering and Technology on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference MQYE. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on 29 May 2023.