Head of Finance
Posted 1 week ago by Sento Talent
£69 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Oldbury, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Head of Finance role is a senior leadership position on a 3-month contract, focused on providing strategic financial leadership within a values-driven organization undergoing transformation. The position involves overseeing financial planning, governance, and operational delivery, while working closely with the senior leadership team to shape financial strategies and ensure sustainable service delivery. The role also emphasizes budget management, compliance, and performance reporting, with a commitment to delivering value for money. This is an opportunity to contribute to a purpose-led organization during a pivotal period of change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the finance function and develop short-, medium-, and long-term financial strategies.
- Work as part of the senior leadership team, providing insight and strategic counsel for decision-making.
- Oversee budget setting, forecasting, compliance, and performance reporting.
- Focus on delivering value for money and identifying cost efficiencies.
- Lead finance and administration teams to support high-quality service delivery.
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong senior-level experience in public sector finance.
- Track record of shaping financial strategies and managing complex budgets.
- Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders and boards.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, regulated environments.
- Clear, strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach.
Salary (Rate): £69.00/hr
City: Oldbury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Head of Finance 3 Month Contract
Location: Oldbury
Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Are you a senior finance leader ready to take on a strategic role in a values-driven organisation at a key moment of transformation? A leading organisation is seeking a Head of Finance on a 3 month contract to provide expert leadership across its financial planning, governance, and operational delivery. This role is central to shaping and strengthening financial strategy, ensuring sustainable service delivery, and supporting long-term organisational priorities.
About the Role
You'll lead the finance function and oversee the development of short-, medium- and long-term financial strategies. You will work as part of the senior leadership team, offering insight and strategic counsel to support sound decision-making across the organisation. Your remit will include budget setting, forecasting, compliance, and performance reporting-alongside a focus on delivering value for money and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies. You will also lead the finance and administration teams, supporting the organisation's drive for high-quality, high-impact services.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong senior-level experience in public sector finance
- Track record of shaping financial strategies and managing complex budgets
- Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders and boards
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, regulated environments
- Clear, strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach
Why Join?
Contribute to a purpose-led organisation during a pivotal period of change
Work closely with executive and board-level colleagues
Bring clarity and leadership to a high-performing finance function
Flexible working arrangements may be available depending on business needs