Head of Finance

About Our Client

A non-ministerial government department that provides actuarial advice to other government departments and organisations in the public sector.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Head of Finance will be responsible for:

• Leading the Finance team through transition to a new finance system.
• Assuring 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.
• Leading 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.
• 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.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of Finance will be a Qualified Accountant with strong experience of managing finance staff, preferably within the Public Sector.

Ideally you will have worked in a similar role where you have demonstrated exposure to managing the transition of a new finance system whilst ensuring the day to day reporting and running of the finance function is met.

As this role is a 12 month fixed term contract, you should be available at short notice (ie no more than 1 month).

What's on Offer

This 12 month fixed contract is offering a salary of £70,000-£75,000 plus benefits.

This role is a hybrid position and you will be required to be in the London office for a minimum of 3 days a week.