Financial Director

Reed Talent Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Talent Solutions is conducting a confidential search for a major public sector organisation in London to recruit a senior finance leader who can shape financial strategy and propel organisational performance.

The role is open to Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors or Heads of Finance who can demonstrate strategic financial leadership within large, complex, high-profile environments and influence executive decision-making across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant or equivalent.
• Proven track record of senior financial leadership in complex environments.
• Experience shaping financial strategy and governance at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance teams within a large, complex organisation.
• Provide strategic financial advice to executive leadership and boards.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop medium- and long-term financial strategy.
• Ensure corporate financial governance and risk management.
• Support organisational transformation and change programmes.
• Present financial information to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and controls.

Skills

Strategic finance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Education

CCAB/CIMA equivalent

Job description

We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of a major public sector organisation in London for a senior finance leader to help shape financial strategy and drive organisational performance.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance professional operating at Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Director or Head of Finance level who can demonstrate strategic financial leadership within complex, high-profile environments.

Key areas of responsibility are likely to include:

• Leading finance teams within a large and complex organisation
• Providing strategic financial advice to executive leadership and key stakeholders
• Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Medium and long-term financial strategy development
• Corporate financial governance and risk management
• Supporting organisational transformation and change programmes
• Presenting financial information to senior leadership, boards and external stakeholders
• Driving continuous improvement across financial processes and controls

We're particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in:

• Policing, Justice or Public Safety organisations
• NHS or wider public sector bodies
• Large regulated or complex organisations

Applicants should be qualified accountants (CCAB/CIMA equivalent) with a track record of operating at a senior leadership level and influencing strategic decision-making.