Strategic Regional Originator – Independent Commercial Partner

Organisation: The CFO HQ
Location: UK-wide, with particular interest in the Midlands, North of England and other strategically important regions
Working arrangement: Remote and regionally focused
Engagement type: Independent commercial partnership
Time commitment: Flexible, typically 5–50 hours per week
Indicative earning potential: £300,000+ per annum, depending on activity, successful introductions and commercial outcomes

About The CFO HQ

The CFO HQ is a specialist finance leadership, transformation, deals, talent and managed-services firm. We support organisations with access to experienced CFOs, finance directors, transformation professionals and specialist advisory capabilities.

Our ambition is to build a distinctive, internationally connected finance advisory platform—combining senior expertise, regional relationships and practical execution to help clients address their most important financial and strategic priorities.

As we expand our presence across the UK, we are appointing a select group of Strategic Regional Originators to help identify opportunities, build senior relationships and extend The CFO HQ's reach within key regional business communities.

The opportunity

This is an entrepreneurial, relationship-led opportunity for an established professional with strong regional networks and the credibility to engage business owners, CEOs, CFOs, investors, professional advisers and other senior decision-makers.

Strategic Regional Originators act as trusted commercial ambassadors for The CFO HQ. You will identify organisations that could benefit from our services, initiate high-quality conversations and connect prospective clients with the appropriate specialists within our team.

This is not a conventional salaried sales position. It is a flexible, independent commercial partnership suited to senior professionals who want to use their experience and networks to create valuable introductions while remaining engaged in other executive, advisory or portfolio activities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain senior relationships across your regional business community.
• Identify organisations facing finance leadership, growth, transformation, transaction, talent or compliance challenges.
• Originate qualified opportunities for The CFO HQ's advisory, fractional CFO, finance transformation, deals, managed services and talent solutions.
• Introduce prospective clients and strategic partners to the appropriate members of The CFO HQ team.
• Represent The CFO HQ professionally at relevant business, investment and professional-networking events.
• Build relationships with accountants, lawyers, banks, investors, private equity firms, corporate-finance advisers and other referral partners.
• Provide informed regional market intelligence and identify emerging commercial opportunities.
• Support introductory discussions, propositions and relationship development where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of introductions, opportunities and agreed next steps.
• Operate in accordance with The CFO HQ's ethical, confidentiality, data-protection and professional standards.

About you

You are likely to be an experienced:

• CFO, finance director or senior finance professional;
• Partner, director or senior adviser within a professional-services firm;
• Business development, corporate finance or commercial leader;
• Banker, investor, intermediary or professional-networking specialist;
• Portfolio executive, consultant, non-executive director or entrepreneur; or
• Well-connected regional business leader with trusted senior relationships.

What we are looking for

• A strong and credible network of senior business relationships within your region or specialist market.
• The confidence to engage business owners, boards, C-suite executives and professional advisers.
• A consultative, relationship-led approach to originating opportunities.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to recognise genuine client needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• High standards of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a wider specialist team.
• An established understanding of regional business dynamics and professional networks.
• Relevant finance, advisory, investment, legal, banking or commercial experience is advantageous.

What The CFO HQ provides

• Access to a broad portfolio of CFO, finance, transformation, deals, talent and managed-service capabilities.
• Support from experienced finance leaders and specialist advisers.
• A recognised platform through which to develop valuable regional and national relationships.
• Professional marketing, proposition and business-development materials.
• Flexible participation that can complement an existing portfolio career or advisory practice.
• Commercial rewards linked to successful introductions and agreed outcomes.
• The opportunity to contribute to the growth of a distinctive finance leadership and advisory business.

Important engagement information

This opportunity is offered on an independent, non-exclusive commercial-partnership basis. It does not create an employment relationship, guaranteed working hours or guaranteed income. Any remuneration arrangements, eligibility conditions and payment terms will be documented separately and agreed before appointment.

Applicants should disclose any existing contractual, regulatory, fiduciary or commercial commitments that could create an actual or perceived conflict of interest.

How to apply

Please complete our dedicated Strategic Originator application form:

https://talent.thecfohq.com/strategic-originator-application/

Please include a summary of your professional background, regional or sector networks, current portfolio commitments and the contribution you believe you could make to The CFO HQ.

Applications submitted through the dedicated form will be reviewed confidentially by our leadership team.

Inclusion

The CFO HQ welcomes applications from experienced professionals of all backgrounds. Appointments are based on relevant experience, professional credibility, commercial alignment and the ability to contribute meaningfully to our clients and regional growth.