Interim CFO & S151 Finance Leader

Essential Employment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 176,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking an Interim 151 Officer to provide statutory financial leadership on a temporary basis. The role demands expert financial advice to executive leaders and governance bodies while maintaining compliance, controls and robust governance frameworks.

You will oversee budgeting, medium/long-term planning, treasury management and financial statements to drive sustainable service delivery and value-for-money across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil all responsibilities associated with the statutory Section 151 Officer role.
• Provide expert financial advice to executive leaders, governing bodies and senior stakeholders.
• Lead budget setting, medium and long-term financial planning, and financial strategy development.
• Oversee treasury management, capital programmes, reserves strategy and financial sustainability planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards and professional regulations.
• Maintain robust financial controls, governance, assurance and risk management frameworks.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and annual financial statements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators and other key stakeholders.

Job description

Essential Employment is seeking an Interim 151 Officer to provide statutory financial leadership on a temporary basis. The role demands expert financial advice to executive leaders and governance bodies while maintaining compliance, controls and robust governance frameworks.

You will oversee budgeting, medium/long-term planning, treasury management and financial statements to drive sustainable service delivery and value-for-money across the organisation.