Head of Finance

CERTAIN ADVANTAGE; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Head of Finance in Oldbury to join the Strategic leadership team. This full-time role involves developing financial strategies, leading the finance function, and providing guidance to the Executive Management Team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven public sector finance experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector finance, ideally within local government.
• Hands-on approach to financial management and leadership.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Provide financial counsel to Senior Management Team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Public sector finance experience

Financial management

Education

Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Interim Head of Finance
Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our public sector client in Oldbury, West Midlands, for an Interim Head of Finance to join the Strategic leadership team and help shape the future of care and support for people in the region.

This is a contract Inside IR35 working Full-time 37 hours per week

Initially for 3 months, with the potential to extend if needed.

We are seeking a strategic thinker who can develop and implement financial strategies that are in line with the organisations ambition for excellence and underpin our approach to transformation. Someone who can lead the finance function through planning, managing and delivering and can provide financial advice and guidance to Senior Management Team on strategic decisions and business initiatives.

The role

You will also be responsible for providing a high-quality finance support services to the Executive Management Team and the wider Strategic Leadership Team, contributing to effective financial management within each service.

Reporting into and working closely with the Director for Resources and Governance you will be accountable for strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Services.

You will take the lead on financial control to enable financial sustainability and provide professional counsel and insight as a trusted advisor to front line departments.

In addition, you will need to be able to forge strong and impactful relationships, with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

You will lead the financial transaction and administration teams.

We are looking for:-

• A qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in public sector finance, ideally within local government and, in particular, children’s services
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

If you want to join a purpose-driven team making a real difference, working in a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment – apply now!


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