Head of Finance
Location: Suffolk
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £63-67k per annum
Start Date: Flexible
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Suffolk for a Head of Finance to join the team on a permanent basis. The postholder will be required to lead the technical finance function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Provision of strategic leadership on statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance.
* Acting as a principal financial advisor to the company, Executive, Committees, and senior managers.
* Leading the closure of accounts, production of Statement of Accounts, and liaison with External Audit.
* Line managing the Finance Manager and providing strategic direction to the Technical, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team.
* Identifying and leading opportunities for innovation, compliance improvements, and risk mitigation.
* Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.
Candidate Criteria
* CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification, with experience in local government or similar public sector highly desirable.
* Strong leadership and people management, with confident and effective communication and influencing skills.
* Proven experience of delivering high-quality financial services in a complex organisation.
* A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and innovation.
* Highly organised and agile, with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment.
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk. Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.
Rachel Burgess
Associate Recruitment Consultant
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