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Principal Consultant @ Tate Recruitment | Recruitment Maverick
Head of Finance
Location: Southwest of the UK
Flexible/Remote (with travel to Surrey)
6-month Fixed Term Contract. Weekly contractual hours 37.5.
Reporting to: Director of Finance
Are you a strategic finance leader ready to make a real impact in health and care services?
We’re working with one of the UK’s largest community services providers who are looking for a Head of Finance to lead the financial strategy and operations for a high-value portfolio of contracts in Surrey, this role will be on a 6-month FTC. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll shape financial performance, drive innovation, and support service transformation across a purpose-driven organisation. This is a remote role, but you will be required to meet with stakeholders several times per month.
What You’ll Do as Head of Finance:
* Lead financial planning, forecasting & reporting
* Partner with operational leads to drive performance
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations & contracts
* Build strong relationships with commissioners & stakeholders
* Contribute to strategic decision-making at a senior level
* Develop, implement, and manage the budget and forecast cycles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with service objectives.
The Ideal Candidate
* A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
* Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the healthcare sector or a similar environment.
* Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
* Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including local authorities and NHS commissioners.
* Knowledge of public sector finance and funding mechanisms.
* Experience in managing large, multi-million-pound portfolios with a strong focus on cost control and performance improvement.
* Previous experience in a matrix or multi-contract environment.
Other requirements as Head of Finance:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present clear recommendations.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop a finance team to achieve high performance.
* Ability to think strategically, with a strong understanding of the broader organisational context.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to compliance and process improvement.
* A flexible approach to changing priorities and operational needs, with an ability to manage workload effectively.
For a more in-depth job description please reach out to marie.mcdermott@tate.co.uk
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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