Head of Finance

Data Careers; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the West Midlands is seeking a Head of Finance for a 3-month contract to provide expert leadership in financial planning and operational delivery. You will oversee budget setting and performance reporting, while supporting strategic decision-making. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with strong experience in public sector finance and the ability to drive value for money. Flexible working arrangements may be available.

Qualifications

• Contribute to a purpose-led organisation during a pivotal period of change.
• Work closely with executive and board-level colleagues.
• Bring clarity and leadership to a high-performing finance function.
• Flexible working arrangements may be available depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and oversee the development of financial strategies.
• Provide insight and strategic counsel to support decision-making.
• Manage budget setting, forecasting, compliance, and performance reporting.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong senior-level experience in public sector finance

Track record of shaping financial strategies and managing complex budgets

Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders and boards

Comfortable operating in fast-paced, regulated environments

Clear, strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach

Job description

Head of Finance
3 Month Contract
Location: Oldbury
Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)

Are you a senior finance leader ready to take on a strategic role in a values-driven organisation at a key moment of transformation?

A leading organisation is seeking a Head of Finance on a 3 month contract to provide expert leadership across its financial planning, governance, and operational delivery. This role is central to shaping and strengthening financial strategy, ensuring sustainable service delivery, and supporting long-term organisational priorities.

About the Role

You'll lead the finance function and oversee the development of short-, medium- and long-term financial strategies. You will work as part of the senior leadership team, offering insight and strategic counsel to support sound decision-making across the organisation.

Your remit will include budget setting, forecasting, compliance, and performance reporting-alongside a focus on delivering value for money and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies. You will also lead the finance and administration teams, supporting the organisation's drive for high-quality, high-impact services.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong senior-level experience in public sector finance
• Track record of shaping financial strategies and managing complex budgets
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders and boards
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, regulated environments
• Clear, strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach

Why Join?

• Contribute to a purpose-led organisation during a pivotal period of change
• Work closely with executive and board-level colleagues
• Bring clarity and leadership to a high-performing finance function
• Flexible working arrangements may be available depending on business needs