Interim Divisional Accountant (Public Heath)

Morgan Law Partners Llp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Morgan Law Partners Llp is assisting a London local authority by recruiting an Interim Finance Manager – Public Health. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration with remote work two days a week, offering a competitive day rate of up to £570 (Umbrella) for an initial 6‑month contract, with ASAP start.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting within the Public Health remit, partnering with non-finance colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in local government finance.
• Experience supporting Public Health services is preferred.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Budget setting and annual financial planning.
• Budget monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Business partnering with budget holders and service managers.
• Providing financial advice, challenge and support to stakeholders.
• Line management and development of a staff member.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Interim Finance Manager – Public Health

Interim Opportunity – Local Government

Hybrid Working: 2 days on-site per week
Rate: Up to £550-£570 per day (Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Initial 6-month contract

A London local authority is seeking an experienced Public Health Finance Lead to join its finance team on an interim basis. This opportunity has arisen due to an internal team move and offers the chance to work within a collaborative and supportive finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget setting and annual financial planning
• Budget monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis
• Month-end and year-end financial processes
• Business partnering with budget holders and service managers
• Providing financial advice, challenge and support to stakeholders
• Line management and development of a member of staff

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Local Government finance experience
• Previous experience supporting Public Health services
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with non-finance colleagues and challenge constructively

Desirable Experience

• Experience using SAP financial systems

This role would suit an experienced local government finance professional who enjoys working closely with services, influencing decision-making, and providing high-quality financial support within a complex operational environment.