Head of Finance

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in West London is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to lead the Homes & Communities Finance Teams. The role involves providing strategic leadership, developing financial strategies, and partnering with stakeholders to optimize financial resources.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with CIPFA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Proven experience in developing budgets in local authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to finance teams.
• Develop and implement the Council’s financial strategy.
• Partner with senior stakeholders for financial insight.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Education

CIPFA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Interim Head of Finance
West London / Hybrid
Rate: £750 per day (Umbrella)

A Local Authority in West London is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to lead the Homes & Communities Finance Teams within Financial Management.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide strategic leadership to the Homes & Communities Finance Teams, ensuring high-quality financial direction, business partnering, and advisory support.
- Develop and implement the Council’s financial strategy, including building complex financial models to guide decision-making.
- Support the formulation of a long-term vision for financial services, aligned with the Council’s objectives and challenges.
- Partner with senior stakeholders and directorates to maximise the use of limited financial resources and provide strategic financial insight.
- Contribute to corporate planning and support statutory financial responsibilities of the Chief Finance Officer.

Requirements:

- Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Proven experience in developing annual budgets and final accounts in a local authority setting.
- Significant senior management experience, with a strong track record of leading professional finance teams.
- Deep understanding of public sector accounting principles, governance, and strategic financial planning.