Head of Finance - ASC/PH/Communities

Venn Group • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 4d ago

Interim Head of Finance

Based in West London, hybrid working

Length: 6-Months (Potential for extension)

Inside IR35

We're working with a progressive London borough to appoint a senior interim Head of Finance to lead financial strategy, management reporting, and operational delivery across a major directorate. This is a pivotal role that also deputises for the statutory Chief Finance Officer (s151 officer), offering both strategic and high-level operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Head of Finance:

Provide high-quality financial accounting, strategic management accounting, budgeting, and commercial advice for a department with a budget up to £250m
Act as lead adviser to the CFO, Strategic Directors, and Cabinet Members, offering expert fiscal planning and reporting guidance
Deputise for the s151 officer as required, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and financial controls
Lead and manage a team of finance professionals, promoting a culture of high performance and professional development
Oversee senior relationships with partners, contractors, and internal stakeholders, including managing commercial negotiations
Apply advanced financial techniques, including modelling, option appraisals, and regulatory/tax analysis, to support cost-saving and investment decisions
Ensure delivery of all statutory and managerial financial reports to a high professional standard
Use ERP systems to improve standards of financial control, reporting, and operational efficiency

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim Head of Finance:

Significant senior-level finance experience in local government or a comparable complex organisation
Confident leading large-scale financial functions, including managing teams of up to 20 staff
Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent), ideally with experience deputising for a s151 officer

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Dan Williams on the London Local Government Recruitment team on or send your CV to

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