Head Of Finance

John Goddard Associates; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm seeks a Head of Finance for an impactful role in shaping financial operations within the public sector. You will provide strategic leadership, ensuring financial sustainability while mentoring teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in public finance, especially children’s services. This is a hybrid position based in the Midlands, offering competitive compensation for a 3-month contract.

Benefits

Purpose-driven impact

Professional growth

Leadership development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in public sector finance, ideally within local government.
• Experience in children's services finance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Children's Services.
• Ensure robust financial controls that enable long-term financial sustainability.
• Provide professional counsel and strategic insight as a trusted financial advisor.
• Lead and develop financial transaction and administration teams.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, customers, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Professional Qualification

Public sector finance experience

Stakeholder management

Leadership capabilities

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Job description

Head of Finance - Midlands - NHS - Hybrid

Role: Head of Finance

Location: Midlands (2-3 days per week onsite working)

Duration: 3 Months initially.

Rate: £500 per day

IR35 Status: INSIDE

Head Of Finance - About The Role

As the Head of Finance, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, providing high-quality finance support services to our Executive Management Team and Strategic Leadership Team. Working closely with the Resources and Governance Director, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the financial future of the organisation.

Head Of Finance Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Children's Services
• Financial Control & Sustainability: Ensure robust financial controls that enable long-term financial sustainability
• Trusted Advisory Role: Provide professional counsel and strategic insight to front-line departments as their go-to financial advisor
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop our financial transaction and administration teams
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, impactful relationships with colleagues, customers, and key stakeholders across the organization
  
  

What We're Looking For

Head of Finance Essential Requirements

• Professional Qualification: Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Sector Experience: Proven track record in public sector finance, ideally within local government
• Specialist Knowledge: Experience in children's services finance (highly desirable)
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership capabilities with excellent stakeholder management experience
• Strategic Mindset: Strategic thinker who can balance big-picture planning with hands-on delivery
  
  

Head Of Finance What's On Offer

• Purpose-Driven Impact: Be part of a team that's making a genuine difference to children's lives every day
• Professional Growth: Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages innovation and forward thinking
• Strategic Influence: Shape financial strategy and drive meaningful change in children's services
• Leadership Development: Opportunity to lead and mentor finance teams while advancing your own career
  
  

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

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