Interim Head of Finance – Localernment
Location: GloucesterContract: Interim (cover during permanent recruitment process) Team: 15 Finance Professionals Start: ASAP
My client is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Interim Head of Finance to lead our finance function during a period of transformation and while we recruit to the permanent post.
This is a critical leadership role, overseeing a high‑performing team of 15 and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting, effective financial controls, and strategic financial support across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide strong leadership and direction to the Finance team, maintaining high standards of performance, service delivery, and professional development.
2. Oversee financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting.
3. Responcibility for Business partnering andmercial finance team
4. Drive positive change within the finance function, supporting ongoing improvement projects and modernising ways of working.
5. Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, supporting decision‑making with clear financial insight.
6. Ensure robusternance,pliance, and stewardship of public funds.
7. Maintain continuity and stability in the finance function throughout the permanent recruitment process.
About You
We are looking for a collaborative, resilient, and strategically minded finance leader who can quickly build rapport, bring structure, and guide the department through transition.
You will:
8. Be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
9. Have demonstrable senior finance leadership experience, ideally within the public sector, policing, emergency services, orplex multi‑stakeholder environments.
10. Be confident leading change, improving processes, and embedding best practice.
11. Bring excellentmunication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of this localernment organisation and finance function over a short period of time. You will be joining a purpose‑led organisationmitted to serving and protecting the localmunity, with the chance to make a real impact during a pivotal period of transformation.