Interim Head of Finance

Sellick Partnership; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local authority in the North West is seeking an Interim Head of Finance for a 4 to 6-month assignment. The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership, drive financial planning, and work closely with senior management. Applicants must be CIPFA or CCAB qualified with substantial experience in local government finance. This role offers hybrid/remote work options and an opportunity to make a significant impact during a period of major change.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading professional finance services within a large and complex local government environment.
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate others finance services or teams.
• Demonstrable experience as a finance professional at a senior level in a public sector organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership for financial management and control for the Authority.
• Deliver proactive financial planning, reporting and analysis service.
• Work with senior managers to develop and maintain Medium-Term Financial Strategy.

Skills

Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Financial Operations and Compliance

Professional Leadership in Government Finance

Transformation and Change Management

Corporate Leadership and Influence

Education

CIPFA or CCAB Qualified

Job description

Overview

Interim Head of Finance (Apply online only) p/day
Interim, Full time
North West (hybrid/remote working)

Interim Head of Finance required to join an evolving local authority at an exciting period for a 4 to 6-month assignment. As the Interim Head of Finance, you will be highly committed, with a focus on delivering an exceptional, high-quality service which enables and informs organisational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• To provide strong leadership for financial management and control for the Authority.
• To provide a proactive and comprehensive financial planning, reporting and analysis service for the authority.
• To work with senior managers throughout the organisation to develop and maintain a robust Medium-Term Financial Strategy, which maximises funding flexibilities and best utilises new funding powers.
• You will be skilled in the following areas: Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Financial Operations and Compliance, Professional Leadership in Government Finance, Transformation and Change Management, Corporate Leadership and Influence.

Essential experience

• CIPFA or CCAB Qualified.
• To thrive in this role, you'll bring substantial experience leading professional finance services within a large and complex local government environment.
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate others finance services or teams.
• Demonstrable experience of working as a finance professional at a senior level in a public sector organisation.

Opportunity and how to apply

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned interim to add value to this prominent Local Authority that is embarking on major period of change. You will work with a collaborative senior leadership team to drive the organisation forward and make a positive impact.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Interim Head of Finance role, please apply now, or contact Abigail Day at Sellick Partnership.

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