Head of Finance - Homes & Communities

Global Technology Solutions Ltd • ATS • Not Specified, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 5d ago

Head of Finance - Homes & Communities

£750 per day (inside IR 35 umbrella only)
Hybrid (London/Southeast)
6 months+

A senior finance leader is required to oversee the Homes & Communities finance function, offering strategic insight, robust financial planning, and business partnering support across transformation programmes and demand-led services.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a finance team providing strategic financial support across Homes & Communities.
Deliver high-quality financial advice, modelling, and analysis to support service delivery, transformation, and decision-making.
Partner with senior stakeholders to shape financial strategy, drive cost-efficiency, and realign budgets to meet savings targets.
Oversee MTFF planning, statutory accounting processes, and external audit requirements.
Provide clear, strategic financial direction on high-value, complex service areas, including forecasting for demand-led budgets.
Support continuous improvement, training and development across finance and non-finance teams.

Key Requirements:

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Senior leadership experience within finance, including managing professional teams.
Strong track record in business partnering, strategic budget management, and financial transformation.
Confident working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with excellent communication and influencing skills.
Previous experience working in a similar role within local government

Desirable Experience:

Preparing annual budgets and final accounts in a local authority or comparable public sector setting.
Leading professional and managerial teams within large, multi-disciplinary organisations.
Shaping and delivering cross-cutting strategies, policies, and transformation initiatives.
Driving financial and operational change across services and aligning to statutory frameworks.
Managing complex staff structures and embedding performance and development cultures.
Working effectively in political environments and advising on governance, risk, and compliance.

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