Head of Financial Strategy

Michael Page Finance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

London Local Government Organisation is seeking a Head of Financial Strategy in London to oversee financial planning and provide strategic direction to support the organisation's objectives. The role focuses on delivering the MTFS plan, ensuring regulatory compliance and building relationships with councillors, other boroughs, and internal teams.

The temporary position offers a daily rate of £650–£800, with responsibilities including managing a finance team of four and delivering timely,

Qualifications

• Proven Head of Finance experience in financial planning and strategy.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to stakeholders.
• Relevant professional qualifications in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the corporate plan on time and to budget.
• Create and build effective relationships internally and externally with key stakeholders.
• Be accountable for delivering the MTFS plan.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial efficiency and sustainability.
• Collaborate with various departments like councillors and other boroughs.
• Manage and develop the finance team - 4 reports.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Team management

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

The Head of Financial Strategy will oversee financial planning and provide strategic direction to support the organisation's objectives.

Client Details

A London Local Government Organisation.

Description

• Deliver the corporate plan on time and to budget
• Create and build effective relationships internally and externally with key stakeholders.
• Be accountable for delivering the MTFS plan
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial efficiency and sustainability.
• Collaborate with various departments like councillors and other boroughs.
• Manage and develop the finance team - 4 reports.

Profile

A successful Head of Financial Strategy will have:

• Proven Head of Finance experience in financial planning and strategy within Local Government.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to stakeholders.
• Relevant professional qualifications in accounting or finance.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of £650 - £800, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary role based in London.

If you have genuine Local Government experience, and are interested in this role.

we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.