Head of Finance - NHS

Ackerman Pierce is actively seeking a Head of Finance to join their team within London. This exciting opportunity, initially for a 6-month term, comes with the potential for extension based on performance and internal circumstances.

Previous NHS Experience needed

Hybrid Working

• Lead the Finance team through transition to a new finance system.
• Assure key business and system changes, working closely with colleagues across the department to ensure future changes align to relevant accounting standards, best practice and Government Functional Standards, protecting GAD's ability to meet statutory accounting and control obligations whilst embedding best practice in financial reporting and insight.
• Lead on financial accounting, including preparation of the annual report and accounts, audit exercises, operational financial activity e.g. cash flow management and act as the main contact to the NAO and GIAA.
• Lead on external reporting to HM Treasury and Cabinet Office, e.g. Main and Supplementary Estimates, spending controls and transparency returns.
• Provision of expert technical financial advice - which can include sensitive and complex accounting and budgeting issues.
• Ensure robust stewardship of, and accounting for, public money, underpinned by effective planning and internal controls.

For more details about this Head of Finance role or similar vacancies in London, feel free to reach out to Ollie Barrett or submit your updated CV via email.