HEAD OF FINANCE

Resourcing Group; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Finance for the Homes & Communities directorate in London. This interim role involves financial leadership, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in senior finance roles, strong leadership skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior finance roles within a local government or public sector setting.
• Experience with demand-led budgeting, financial modelling, and MTFF planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Homes & Communities Finance Team.
• Drive transformation and project delivery with strategic financial input.
• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Governance

Budget Planning

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Job Title: Head of Finance - Homes & Communities

Location: London Borough of Hillingdon
Start Date: 26th May 2025
Contract Length: Until 18th August 2025 (initial 3-month assignment)
Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00)
Rate: £538.37 per day (PAYE) / £750.00 per day (Umbrella)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Category: Senior Interims
Client: London Borough of Hillingdon
Reference: RQ1520914
About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance - Homes & Communities to join the London Borough of Hillingdon. This is a high-impact interim role, responsible for leading financial operations and strategic financial planning across the Homes & Communities directorate.

The successful candidate will provide financial leadership, challenge, and oversight on budgeting, forecasting, transformation initiatives, and statutory reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Homes & Communities Finance Team, providing robust financial direction and business partnering support to senior stakeholders.
• Drive transformation and project delivery, providing timely and strategic financial input to shape and influence outcomes.
• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance with Financial Standing Orders and other corporate policies.
• Support the delivery of the Council's Medium-Term Financial Forecast (MTFF) through strategic financial planning and modelling.
• Deliver high-quality financial advice and reporting to Directors, Heads of Service, and budget managers across the council.
• Promote a self-service culture in budget management, supported by a proactive business partnering model.
• Lead financial modelling on demand-led budgets and use data insights to support MTFF decisions.
• Support statutory accounting, external audit processes, and manage financial impacts of legislative changes.
• Foster strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to continuously enhance the financial service delivery.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record in senior finance roles within a local government or public sector setting.
• Strong leadership and management skills with experience in leading high-performing finance teams.
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of budget planning, monitoring, and financial governance.
• Excellent knowledge of local authority finance, transformation projects, and public sector financial frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience with demand-led budgeting, financial modelling, and MTFF planning is essential.

Additional Requirements:

Candidates must be able to provide the following documentation:

• Updated CV
• Photo ID
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in the UK
• Criminal Convictions Declaration
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement (will be provided if required)

How to Apply:

To be considered for this role, please submit your CV and supporting documents to [email protected] quoting reference RQ1520914 - Head of Finance (Hillingdon).

Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.