Strategic Finance Leader for Local Government (3-Month)

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London is seeking a Head of Finance to lead and manage its finance team. This role demands a fully qualified accountant with significant experience in local government finance, focusing on providing strategic financial leadership and advice. Responsibilities include overseeing budget management, financial reporting, and compliance with financial regulations. The successful candidate will shape financial strategies aligned with the Council's goals and drive service improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in local government finance.
• Proven experience of preparing annual budgets and monitoring reports for a local authority.
• Strong communication and leadership proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a finance team within the Service Finance function.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations and best practices.

Skills

Local government finance expertise

Budget preparation and monitoring

Leadership and management

Communication and negotiation skills

Leading change in large organisations

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

A local authority in Greater London is seeking a Head of Finance to lead and manage its finance team. This role demands a fully qualified accountant with significant experience in local government finance, focusing on providing strategic financial leadership and advice. Responsibilities include overseeing budget management, financial reporting, and compliance with financial regulations. The successful candidate will shape financial strategies aligned with the Council's goals and drive service improvement initiatives.