Senior Finance Leader - Four-Day Week

VennGroup; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Reward Bonus

Job summary

VennGroup is seeking an Assistant Head of Finance for a UK local authority to provide senior operational leadership across a broad finance function. The role supports the Head of Finance and drives strategic financial decision-making with robust governance and performance management.

The position is fixed-term / interim, offering a salary of £55,000 FTE (£44,000 pro rata) plus an Annual Reward Bonus, reflecting senior responsibilities and experience in government accounting.

Qualifications

• CIPFA/CCAB/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant senior-level experience in accountancy, financial management, revenues, benefits, audit or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, budget monitoring, forecasting, reporting, year-end close and statutory accounts.
• Experience with financial governance, audit requirements, financial regulations and standards.
• Understanding of financial controls, risk management and statutory compliance.
• Experience using financial data, KPIs to support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead elements of the annual budget-setting process and Medium-Term Financial Plan.
• Provide financial advice, briefings and presentations to senior leaders and Members.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, controls and guidance.
• Oversee internal and external audit activity and ensure actions are delivered on time.
• Maintain robust controls around statutory compliance, financial risk, fraud prevention and governance.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, reserves, capex and revenue expenditure, KPIs.
• Provide leadership across multidisciplinary finance teams, supporting performance and resilience.

Skills

Accountancy leadership

Financial management

Budget monitoring

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Governance & compliance

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (CIPFA/CCAB/ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

VennGroup is seeking an Assistant Head of Finance for a UK local authority to provide senior operational leadership across a broad finance function. The role supports the Head of Finance and drives strategic financial decision-making with robust governance and performance management.

The position is fixed-term / interim, offering a salary of £55,000 FTE (£44,000 pro rata) plus an Annual Reward Bonus, reflecting senior responsibilities and experience in government accounting.