Interim Head of Finance for a 3-6 month assignment for a West Midlands-based organisation Your new company I am supporting a public sector organisation based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for an Interim Head of Finance on a temporary 3-6 month assignment. The organisation provides children's social care services. Your new role Head of Finance (Finance Business Partnering) to manage a team of 2 Finance Business Partners to support the stakeholders with the budgets and budget monitoring. Duties will include : Overseeing all financial transactions, accounting matters and cash flow management Preparing and presenting accurate and timely financial reports, including annual accounts and management information, providing narrative Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and statutory requirements and internal policies identifying areas of risk Identifying opportunities to reduce cost and improve financial deficiencies Experience required: Proven experience in public sector finance, ideally within local government and, in particular, children’s social care or adult social care What you'll need to succeed A qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach What you'll get in return The role is paying £550 p/day. There will be a handover with the outgoing Head of Finance. Hybrid 2/3 days per week in the office. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4710694