Head of Corporate Finance

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a dynamic Head of Corporate Finance to lead a high-performing finance team in shaping financial strategy and ensuring robust governance during a period of transformation. This pivotal role requires an experienced CCAB qualified accountant with a proven track record in senior financial leadership within the public sector.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Annualised market supplement for exceptional candidates

Commitment to professional development

Supportive and collaborative leadership culture

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance.
• Track record of leadership in large, complex organizations, ideally public sector.
• Strong knowledge of local government finance and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Finance function including Financial Accounting and Treasury Management.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership.
• Oversee the production of the Council's Statement of Accounts.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Risk Management

Financial Efficiency

Education

CCAB Qualified Accountant

Job description

Your new company
I am excited to be supporting an ambitious local authority who are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Corporate Finance to lead a high-performing finance team. This is a pivotal role within the organisation's senior leadership structure, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy and ensure robust financial governance during a period of transformation and modernisation.
Your new role
As Head of Corporate Finance, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the Corporate Finance function, including Financial Accounting, Capital and Treasury Management.
• Overseeing the production of the Council's Statement of Accounts and ensuring compliance with CIPFA and statutory requirements.
• Managing a balance sheet of approximately £800m in assets and liabilities.
• Developing and implementing Capital and Treasury Management Strategies.
• Providing strategic financial advice to senior leadership and elected members.
• Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and financial efficiency across the organisation.
• Leading a team of approximately 7 staff, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and inclusivity.

What you'll need to succeed

• CCAB qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record of senior financial leadership within a large, complex organisation-ideally within the public sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of local government finance, capital and treasury management, and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, manage risk, and deliver results in a politically sensitive environment.

What you'll get in return

• Up to £80,000 salary will be based on skills and experience.
• A annualised market supplement may be available for an exceptional candidate.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on financial strategy and service delivery.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership culture.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.

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