Head of Finance

3 days ago

Hillingdon England, United Kingdom Audit & Risk Recruitment Full time £37,300 - £65,800 per year

Audit and Risk Recruitment
are partnering with a West London Council in the search for a Head of Finance - CS & Finance C01 based in Uxbridge, paying £700 per day inside IR35.

This is a high-level interim assignment (Inside IR35) focused on leading the Service Finance & Business Partnering Division.

We are looking for more than just a safe pair of hands; we need a financial strategist who can drive cultural change, manage demand-led budgets, and mentor the next generation of finance talent.

The Logistics

  • Rate:
    £700.00 per day (Inside IR35).
  • Location:
    Uxbridge (Hybrid – 2/3 days on-site required).
  • Contract:
    Interim (Immediate Start).

Key Deliverables & Scope

1. Strategic Finance & MTFS:
You will lead the financial modelling for demand-led budgets, using trend data to inform the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). You are the bridge between the Directorate's ambitions and the Council's financial reality.

2. Transformation & Savings:
This role requires active involvement in business-led projects. You will ensure budgets are realigned to deliver savings targets and mitigate pressures, reporting on timing differences and shaping project outcomes financially.

3. Business Partnering Leadership:
You will move the culture toward a "self-service" budget management approach. This involves providing high-level advice to Corporate Directors and Heads of Service, ensuring they understand their accountabilities under Financial Standing Orders.

4. Team Development:
A unique aspect of this role is the coordination of the Corporate Finance training programme (graduate & apprenticeship schemes). You will be responsible for upskilling the wider service.

Who fits this role?
You are a CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant with significant local government experience. You have a track record of closing directorate accounts, managing external audit relationships, and, crucially, you have the gravitas to challenge Senior Management on savings delivery.

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