Interim Head of Finance – North West
Employer: Parkinson Lee Executive Search are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance on behalf of a large, complex public sector organisation in the North West of England. This interim appointment will cover a period of permanent recruitment, and the successful candidate must be available to start immediately.
Location: North West – 2 days per week on site
Day Rate / Package: £550-£650 per day Inside of IR35
Base pay range
This range is provided by Parkinson | Lee Executive Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
The Role
* Lead financial planning, reporting and analysis to support senior decision making
* Maintain and develop the Medium-Term Financial Strategy
* Oversee financial operations and ensure regulatory compliance
* Provide leadership in public sector finance and embed best practice
* Support transformation programmes with financial expertise
* Contribute at senior leadership level to organisation-wide priorities
The Person
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA - CIPFA or CCAB highly desirable) with senior-level experience in local government or a comparable public sector organisation
* Proven track record in a Head of Finance role or equivalent
* Skilled communicator able to translate complex financial data into clear insight
* Immediate availability to take on a high-impact interim role
* Strong, hands on leader with the ability to motivate and develop finance teams
This is a critical interim role in a changing organisation, offering the chance to make a tangible impact from day one.
About Parkinson Lee
Parkinson | Lee Executive Search, part of the Elevation Recruitment Group, is a Yorkshire based executive search firm with an extensive regional network and national search capability.
Our search team deliver executive assignments on behalf of a comprehensive list of FTSE and AIM listed Plc’s, Private Equity and Venture Capital, SME and Not For Profit / Public Sector organisations.
Check out our website for further information.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management
* Industries: Accounting, Government Administration, and Not-for-Profit/Public Sector
This description focuses on the interim opportunity and the requirements to undertake the role effectively.
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