Public Sector Finance Lead | Strategic & Travel-Ready

Robertson Bell; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected public sector organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to provide leadership and oversight in financial management. The successful candidate will lead a team of finance professionals, ensure robust financial processes, and support decision-making with accurate reporting. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with a strong track record in leading finance functions. Offers a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 with a significant pension contribution.

Benefits

Pension contribution over 20%

Qualifications

• Strong financial accounting expertise.
• Experience in leading a finance function.
• Comfortable in a complex environment.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of finance professionals.
• Ensure effective financial systems and processes.
• Oversee preparation and accuracy of financial accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Build relationships with senior colleagues and stakeholders.
• Map and improve financial processes.

Skills

Financial accounting expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Fully qualified Accountant

Job description

A respected public sector organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to provide leadership and oversight in financial management. The successful candidate will lead a team of finance professionals, ensure robust financial processes, and support decision-making with accurate reporting. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with a strong track record in leading finance functions. Offers a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 with a significant pension contribution.