Interim Head of Finance

Interim Head of Finance - Local Government - Social Care and Public Health

Location: London / South East (hybrid working)
Rate: £550-£650 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months

We are partnering with a local authority to appoint an Interim Head of Finance to provide strategic leadership and direction to a high-performing finance team. The focus of the role is to take the lead on financial support across a broad and complex portfolio, with a focus on enabling robust financial management, strategic decision-making, and the delivery of corporate savings and transformation objectives.

Main Duties:

• Lead and develop a team of 5 Finance Business Partners (including Senior and Junior Analysts and a Graduate Trainee)
• Oversee financial support for key service areas including Adult Social Care, Public Health, Strategic Commissioning, Leisure & Parks, and Integrated Care Partnerships
• Act as the lead finance professional for a portfolio worth up to £250m
• Provide high-level financial advice, modelling, challenge and support to senior stakeholders and service directors
• Drive improvements in financial strategy, forecasting, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with local authority finance frameworks and contribute to the Council's corporate planning and policy development
• Support the delivery of cost savings, efficiency targets, and service innovation

Essential Requirements:

• CCAB Qualified Accountant (ideally CIPFA), with substantial post-qualification experience
• Proven experience at senior level in local government finance, with a track record of leading multidisciplinary teams
• In-depth understanding of public sector finance, budgetary control, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience of working within the adult social care spend
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team development capabilities

Should you be keen to know more and meet the essential requirements, then please apply and one of the team will be in touch to discuss the role with you further.