Head of Finance - Housing & Communities
Contract: Temporary (3 months initial)
61 per day PAYE inclusive // £588.57 per day PAYE exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
*Hybrid Working*
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for Head of Finance (Homes & Communities) to join the team on a temporary basis. The Head of Finance will lead and manage the Homes & Communities Finance Teams within Financial Management, supporting, Homes & Communities, advising on relevant aspects of strategic finance and business partnering, alongside comprehensive financial direction, support and guidance to a range of Council’s services and Directorates.
The postholder will provide financial leadership and strategic advice to directorates to enable them to develop robust financial plans and ensure that the future needs of the service are reflected in the Council’s medium term financial forecast. They will also support transformation and business led projects within Homes & Communities, ensuring that timely and robust financial information is provided to support with decision making and take an active role in shaping outcomes of projects.
CCAB/CIMA Qualified, CIPFA preferred with extensive post qualification experience
Extensive experience in Local Authority Finance, specifically Housing/Communities.
Experience of preparation of annual budgets and final accounts for Local Authority
Significant experience in a senior financial capacity, leading a team of finance professionals to deliver an effective service
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus!