Interim Head of Finance - 6 Month FTC

Robertson Bell are supporting a public sector organisation seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead a finance team through a critical period of delivery and transformation. This is a high-impact interim role with responsibility for both operational leadership and strategic change.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the completion of the annual finance report (for presentation in May)
• Oversee and finalise the external audit process with external auditors
• Drive a digital transformation project, including system implementation and staff training
• Manage the full financial cycle, including budgeting, audit preparation and reporting
• Lead and develop the finance team, including appraisals and performance management
• Support on ad hoc projects during a period of organisational change

About you:

• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams
• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or MBA)
• Strong track record working with modern finance systems and driving change
• Confident communicator with the ability to quickly build credibility and stabilise teams
• Experience within membership organisations is advantageous but not essential

Why apply?

• Opportunity to lead a well-established finance function through a key transition period
• Work closely with a supportive senior leadership team
• Play a central role in driving meaningful organisational change
• Potential for the role to become permanent (subject to mutual agreement)
• Hybrid working - London office attendance required twice per fortnight