Job Description

A local government body is seeking a Head of Finance for a contract role. This pivotal position will oversee financial planning, control, and strategic direction within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading and managing financial planning and control activities

Directing staff and supervising wider groups of employees across various projects

Providing expert advice on technical accounting and sector-specific financial issues

Driving business process transformation projects to enhance efficiency and financial control

Building robust relationships with senior managers, partners, and stakeholders to improve organisational performance

Overseeing commercial and contract negotiations and investment appraisals

Job Requirements:

Must have experience of managing Capital or Treasury within a local government setting

CCAB Qualified Accountant (preferably CIPFA), with significant post-qualification experience and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Extensive knowledge of one or more specialist and complex areas of either technical accounting or relevant sector knowledge

Extensive knowledge in specialist and complex areas of technical accounting or relevant sector knowledge

Track record of achievement at a management level within a large and complex organisation

Demonstrable experience of advising on financial planning, accounting, and control

Proven experience in building strong relationships with senior stakeholders to improve performance

Experience in implementing business process transformation projects

If you are an accomplished finance professional with a strong management background and a passion for the public sector, we would love to hear from you