Head of Finance

Borough of Newham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Greater London is seeking an inspirational Head of Finance to support services in achieving a fairer community for all. The role involves leading financial control, nurturing staff development, and promoting value for money initiatives. Candidates should have a strong finance background, excellent communication, and experience in managing stakeholders, particularly in social care or public services. This position offers competitive salary and is pivotal for impactful community service.

Qualifications

• Leading finance professional with experience in financial management.
• Experience working with social care or public-realm services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial control to enable sustainability.
• Empowering and developing staff to create a positive environment.
• Championing value for money in transformation strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proven management experience

Stakeholder management

Job description

Head of Finance

Grade: SMRC

Salary: £77,610 to £98,436 per annum

Help Build a Fairer Newham

Newham is an inner‑city borough in East London, home to the Olympic Park, the Royal Docks and City Hall. It is one of the youngest and most diverse councils in the country with a mission to build a fairer Newham for all residents.

We are seeking an inspirational leader to join us as Head of Finance, supporting services to achieve this mission while transforming delivery across the Council. The role supports Adult Social Care, Housing and other directorates, leading financial control, staff development and value for money initiatives.

Finance Service Objectives

• Take the lead on financial control to enable sustainability and provide professional counsel to front line departments.
• Empower and develop staff, creating a positive and motivated working environment.
• Champion value for money in the transformation under the medium‑term financial strategy.

To be suitable you need to be a leading finance professional with excellent communication skills, proven management experience, and a track record in stakeholder management. Experience working with social care or public‑realm services is essential.

Please attach a supporting statement (max two A4 pages) explaining why and how you meet the criteria, and confirm which directorate you are interested in supporting.

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Andrew Ward.

Closing date: Sunday 2 Nov 2025. Interviews to be held: Wednesday, 17 Nov 2025.

Equal Opportunity and Anti‑Racist Environment

We are committed to creating an inclusive anti‑racist environment for all. Your application is considered on its merits regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

The London Borough of Newham has responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a role that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.