Interim Finance Lead

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Lead for a senior leadership role in Newbury. This key position will lead financial strategies, provide expert advice during an organisational change, and ensure regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with substantial public sector experience in financial governance and transformation.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in senior finance roles.
• Experience leading transformation programmes in public sector.
• Proven management of complex financial portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of financial strategies ensuring value for money.
• Provide financial and budgetary management advice to senior stakeholders.
• Drive significant organisational change and oversee finance service delivery.

Skills

Financial governance

Strategic planning

Budgetary management

Transformation and change management

Local Government Accounting Framework

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Interim Finance Lead – Newbury/Hybrid – £850 a day (Umbrella)

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Lead to join their senior leadership team on a contract basis. This high-level role will support the council through a period of organisational change, ensuring strong financial governance, strategic planning, and value-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of financial strategies that ensure value for money and align with corporate objectives.
• Provide expert financial and budgetary management advice to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Drive and support significant organisational change, including new operating models, systems, and structures.
• Oversee the delivery of a modern, responsive finance service that supports the council’s operational and strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards relevant to local government.
• Engage with partners and stakeholders to ensure collaborative, informed decision-making.

Essential Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in senior roles.
• Demonstrable experience of leading successful transformation and change programmes within public sector or complex service environments.
• Proven experience in managing complex financial portfolios and delivering effective financial oversight.
• Strong understanding of the Local Government Accounting Framework and local taxation systems.
• In-depth knowledge of current and emerging issues affecting local government finance, including legislative and policy developments.

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