Interim Head of Finance
Posted Today by HAYS
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK
Summary: The Interim Head of Finance role is a key leadership position within a public sector organization in Sheffield, focusing on financial strategy and operational management during a period of strategic change. The role requires a qualified accountant with extensive experience in senior finance roles, particularly in the public sector. The position involves overseeing financial controls, compliance, and fostering a culture of financial discipline. Flexible working options are available, with a requirement to be in the office two days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial strategy, planning, and resource management.
- Oversee financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Deliver accurate forecasting and reporting to support strategic decisions.
- Ensure statutory accounts meet audit requirements.
- Manage relationships with auditors, bankers, and sponsor departments.
- Embed a culture of financial discipline and continuous improvement.
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA).
- Extensive post-qualification experience in senior finance roles.
- Strong strategic and operational finance capability.
- Proven experience in audit, statutory reporting, and public sector compliance.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Salary (Rate): £600.00 Daily
City: Sheffield
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance
Interim Head of Finance for a Public Sector organisation in Sheffield
Location: Sheffield 2 days in the office per week.
We are supporting a respected public sector organisation in the Sheffield region with the confidential appointment of an Interim Head of Finance. This is a key leadership role during a period of strategic change and increased operational demand.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial strategy, planning, and resource management.
- Oversee financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Deliver accurate forecasting and reporting to support strategic decisions.
- Ensure statutory accounts meet audit requirements.
- Manage relationships with auditors, bankers, and sponsor departments.
- Embed a culture of financial discipline and continuous improvement.
Candidate Profile
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA).
- Extensive post-qualification experience in senior finance roles.
- Strong strategic and operational finance capability.
- Proven experience in audit, statutory reporting, and public sector compliance.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Flexible working options available.
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