Finance Professional

Colbern Limited; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Interim Head of Finance in Northallerton. This role involves strategic and operational leadership of the finance function, including management of budgetary reports, audits, and financial strategy. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with substantial experience, proven leadership, and strong technical accounting skills. This is a 6-month contract with potential for a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience.
• Proven leadership in senior finance roles.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including year-end accounts and audit preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial advice and lead financial strategy.
• Oversee service-level agreements for finance-related services.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and reporting.

Skills

Financial strategy

Leadership

Budgeting processes

Stakeholder engagement

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle

Xero

Job description

Overview

Interim Head of Finance – Northallerton – Contract – £37.02 per hour.

Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Head of Finance. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for; please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs.

Engagement

Engagement Term: 6 months, with opportunity to apply for a permanent role when advertised.

Purpose of the Role

To provide strategic and operational leadership of the Combined Authority\'s finance function, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and transformation as the organisation evolves post-devolution.

Key Priorities (Sept 2025 - Mar 2026)

• Lead production of quarterly budgetary reports and treasury management updates for Leadership, the Combined Authority (CA), and Audit Committee.
• Manage the year-end audit and production of the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts.
• Lead the budgeting process for 2026/27.
• Support the transition from Xero to Oracle as the CA\'s general ledger and financial management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial advice, planning, and reporting across the CA.
• Lead financial strategy, performance management, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee service-level agreements for finance-related services and support the development of a unified internal finance function.
• Deputise for the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Resources as required.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Proven leadership in senior finance roles, ideally within the public sector or a complex organisation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including year-end accounts and audit preparation.
• Experience with budgeting cycles, financial strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with financial systems transformation and implementation (Oracle experience desirable).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels, including elected members.

Desirable

• Experience in local government or combined authority settings.
• Knowledge of CIPFA codes and public sector financial regulations.
• Change management and business integration experience.

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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer