Interim Head of Strategic Finance - Projects

Job Title: Interim Head of Strategic Finance - Projects

Location: Central London Hybrid Working

Duration: Interim 3-6 months

Day rate: Circa £450 - £600 (umb)

MLC Partners are proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading London-based Healthcare organisation in the appointment of their Interim Head of Strategic Finance - Projects. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious senior finance professional to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering major strategic transformation programmes across a complex healthcare environment.

Working closely with Executive leaders, clinicians and external stakeholders, the incumbent will act as the finance lead on major capital and strategic projects, supporting the development of business cases, financial models and governance frameworks that underpin long-term organisational growth and sustainability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the financial workstream for major strategic and transformation projects
• Develop robust business cases, financial models and investment appraisals
• Support the delivery of large-scale capital and commercial initiatives
• Provide strategic financial insight, challenge and governance oversight
• Work collaboratively with senior operational, clinical and executive stakeholders
• Ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting and reporting across strategic programmes
• Support regulatory approvals and governance processes
• Drive value-for-money improvements and identify financial opportunities
• Contribute to organisational strategy and long-term financial planning

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with significant senior-level finance experience gained within a large, complex organisation. Experience working within Healthcare or NFP is highly desirable alongside a strong understanding of strategic finance, business case development and transformational change.

About You:

• Experience working within the NHS is desired
• Extensive experience operating at a strategic level
• Strong commercial and analytical capability
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience leading complex financial projects or transformation programmes
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to senior audiences
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Strong leadership and relationship management skills

This is an opportunity for an ambitious finance leader looking to contribute to meaningful, high-impact projects within a values-driven organisation.

To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Sam Rasera at MLC Partners for a confidential conversation.