Head of Finance, Senior Finance Business Partner, Director of housing

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Council in London is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to manage financial operations and provide strategic advice. The role requires significant experience in local authority housing departments and a full accounting qualification. This position offers hybrid working, with 2-3 days on-site, and a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a housing department within a local authority.
• Full accounting qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team within Financial Management.
• Provide strategic financial advice across Council services.
• Support transformation and business-led projects.

Skills

Financial Management

Strategic Financial Advice

Education

CIPFA

ACA

CIMA

ACCA

Job description

Job Title:

Head of Finance, Senior Finance Business Partner, Director of Housing - London

Client:

Page Personnel

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Reference:

458f25b5882e

Job Views:

3

Posted Date:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

Job Description:

• Interim Head of Finance, £700-£750 per day, hybrid working (London based, 2-3 days on-site)

About Our Client:

A large London-based Council.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team within Financial Management, providing strategic financial advice and support across various Council services and Directorates.
• Support transformation and business-led projects by providing timely and robust financial information to aid decision-making, ensuring budgets are realigned to meet savings targets, and reporting on delivery timelines.
• Offer financial leadership and strategic advice to enable directorates to develop solid financial plans, reflecting the future needs in the Council's medium-term financial forecast (MTFF).

Ideal Candidate:

Candidates should have significant experience working in a housing department within a local authority, possess a full accounting qualification (CIPFA, ACA, CIMA, or ACCA), and have management experience.