Head Of Finance

McGregor Boyall Associates Limited; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy in the Midlands seeks a Head of Finance to lead financial operations and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive experience in public sector finance, particularly in children's services. This role includes significant leadership responsibilities and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives through finance management. The role offers a hybrid working model with a rate of £500 per day.

Benefits

Purpose-driven impact

Professional growth opportunities

Leadership development programs

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a professional qualification.
• Proven track record in public sector finance.
• Experience in children's services finance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure robust financial controls for long-term sustainability.
• Provide professional counsel and strategic insight.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

Financial Control & Sustainability

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership Skills

Strategic Mindset

Education

Professional Qualification (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.