Job Description
Interim Head of Finance\n West London / Hybrid\n Rate: £750 per day (Umbrella)\n \nA Local Authority in West London is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to lead the Homes & Communities Finance Teams within Financial Management.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nProvide strategic leadership to the Homes & Communities Finance Teams, ensuring high-quality financial direction, business partnering, and advisory support.\nDevelop and implement the Council’s financial strategy, including building complex financial models to guide decision-making.\nSupport the formulation of a long-term vision for financial services, aligned with the Council’s objectives and challenges.\nPartner with senior stakeholders and directorates to maximise the use of limited financial resources and provide strategic financial insight.\nContribute to corporate planning and support statutory financial responsibilities of the Chief Finance Officer.\n\nRequirements:\n\nFully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, or CIMA).\nProven experience in developing annual budgets and final accounts in a local authority setting.\nSignificant senior management experience, with a strong track record of leading professional finance teams.\nDeep understanding of public sector accounting principles, governance, and strategic financial planning