Executive Assistant to CFO

About the Company

A well-established national organisation within the logistics sector with a significant presence across the UK, known for operational excellence, reliability, and exceptional customer service. The organisation plays an important role in supporting businesses and communities nationwide.

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-quality support to C-Suite executives within a demanding, professional, corporate setting. This role is vital for ensuring executive operations run smoothly, supporting strategic objectives, high-profile projects, and critical business decision-making. The ideal candidate will excel at organisation, discretion, and anticipating senior stakeholders' needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive executive support including management of complex schedules, prioritising tasks, and handling confidential communications.
• Organise meetings and prepare agendas, reports, briefing documents, presentations, and other executive-level materials.
• Manage executive inboxes, coordinate travel plans, oversee expenses, and arrange meeting logistics to maximise efficiency.
• Assist CEO Office and Executive Board requests with creation of high-quality pre-reads, board papers, and briefing documents.
• Arrange Executive Board meetings, leadership forums, operational visits, conferences, off-site events, and corporate functions.
• Track action items, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of key deliverables and strategic initiatives.
• Foster strong relationships with senior stakeholders and represent the Executive Office professionally.
• Maintain absolute discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance administrative workflows and support organisational priorities.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record supporting C-Suite or Executive Board members in large, complex corporate environments.
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation capabilities to manage multiple competing tasks efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with confidence engaging all organisational levels.
• Experience preparing polished executive reports, board materials, presentations, and meeting documents.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving aptitude, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• High levels of discretion and integrity when managing confidential commercial information.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing senior leadership teams collaboratively.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Calm, resilient, and adaptive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits & Additional Information

The role offers the chance to work in a respected national organisation alongside senior leaders, contributing to strategic decisions and supporting the Executive Team. Benefits include a collaborative work environment, excellent perks, and opportunities for professional growth. The salary of up to £70,000 per annum is subject to experience. The position follows a hybrid working pattern with four days in-office and one day remote work weekly.