Finance Operations Lead: Build the Finance Engine (Hybrid)

Allen Lane; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national service organization in Greater London is looking for an experienced Head of Finance Operations to help build financial systems and governance from the ground up. The successful candidate will lead the design of accounting, budgeting, and reporting processes while collaborating with various teams. Required qualifications include a professional accounting certification and significant leadership experience, ideally in a public sector context. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with an initial six-month contract.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level finance leadership experience.
• Proven track record in establishing financial systems.
• Experience in a public sector or complex delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of financial systems.
• Establish core accounting, budgeting, and reporting processes.
• Work collaboratively with various teams to embed financial processes.

Skills

Financial systems design

Leadership

Governance arrangements

Budgeting and forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

A national service organization in Greater London is looking for an experienced Head of Finance Operations to help build financial systems and governance from the ground up. The successful candidate will lead the design of accounting, budgeting, and reporting processes while collaborating with various teams. Required qualifications include a professional accounting certification and significant leadership experience, ideally in a public sector context. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with an initial six-month contract.