Head of Finance - Local Authority

Driver Hire Borders; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Head of Finance for a 3-month contract in Oldbury. This hybrid role involves strategic financial planning and management in the public sector, ideally suited for a qualified accountant with experience in local government and children's services. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector finance, ideally within local government.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality finance support services to the Executive Management Team.
• Accountable for strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Lead the financial transaction and administration teams.

Skills

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

Experience in public sector finance

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Role: Head of Finance
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Hybrid/Oldbury -on site 2-3 days per week depending on the needs of the business
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate

Spinwell is recruiting for a Head of Finance for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEAD OF FINANCE

The successful candidate 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 Children’s 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.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HEAD OF FINANCE

• 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 are a Head of Finance, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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