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Interim Head of Finance
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 37.02 - 46.75 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: DL7, Romanby, North Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Interim Head of Finance and Resources
Engagement Term: 6 months, with opportunity to apply for a permanent role when advertised.
Purpose of the Role: To provide strategic and operational leadership of the clients finance function, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and transformation as the organisation evolves post-devolution.
Key Priorities (Sept 2025 – Mar 2026):
• Lead production of quarterly budgetary reports and treasury management updates for Leadership, the Combined Authority (CA), and Audit Committee.
• Manage the year-end audit and production of the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts.
• Lead the budgeting process for 2026/27.
• Support the transition from Xero to Oracle as the CA’s general ledger and financial management system.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide expert financial advice, planning, and reporting across the CA.
• Lead financial strategy, performance management, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee service-level agreements for finance-related services and support the development of a unified internal finance function.
• Deputise for the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Resources as required.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting.
Essential Skills & Experience:
• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Proven leadership in senior finance roles, ideally within the public sector or a complex organisation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including year-end accounts and audit preparation.
• Experience with budgeting cycles, financial strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with financial systems transformation and implementation (Oracle experience desirable).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels, including elected members.
Desirable:
• Experience in local government or combined authority settings.
• Knowledge of CIPFA codes and public sector financial regulations.
• Change management and business integration experience.
Rate of Pay
PAYE: £37.02
Umbrella: £46.75
Location: County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AEBefore You Apply
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