Interim Head of Finance
Posted 1 week ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Liverpool, UK
Summary: The Interim Head of Finance will oversee all financial operations within a large public services organization in Liverpool during a period of change and transformation. This role requires strategic financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and team leadership. The position is hybrid and offers a temporary contract of 3-6 months with potential for extension. Immediate availability is preferred for candidates with relevant qualifications and experience in the public sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and plans aligned with the organisation's goals.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Lead the annual budgeting process, working with department heads to develop and review budgets.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, analysing variances and trends.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and reports in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Present financial performance, forecasts, and recommendations to senior management.
Key Skills:
- CIPFA/CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant.
- Strong team leadership skills.
- Previous experience working in the public sector.
- Immediate availability or short notice.
Salary (Rate): £600.00 Daily
City: Liverpool
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your new company
Large public services organisation in Liverpool undergoing a period of change and transformation
Your new role
The Head of Finance is responsible for overseeing all financial operations within the organisation. This role involves strategic financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and team leadership. Duties include:
- Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and plans aligned with the organisation's goals.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Lead the annual budgeting process, working with department heads to develop and review budgets.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, analysing variances and trends.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and reports in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Present financial performance, forecasts, and recommendations to senior management.
What you'll need to succeed
CIPFA/CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant with strong team leadership skills and previous experience working in the public sector.
Available to start immediately, or at short notice.
What you'll get in return
3-6 month temporary contract with potential for an extension. Hybrid working pattern
What you need to do now
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