Our public sector client is currently looking to recruit a Head of Finance to join them, initially until July
This is an ASAP start
Ideally need year end and local government experience.
Hybrid working. Preferably 2/3 days in the office.
In order to apply, you must possess the following:
* Significant experience managing financial services at a senior level in a large public sector organisation, and a track record of successful achievement.
* Experience of managing teams with specialist financial knowledge
* Experience of influencing and negotiating with others who may have conflicting viewpoints and agendas; and evidence of successful outcomes.
* Experience of working with lay representatives such as elected members.
* Successful experience of leading the management of change
* Membership of a CCAB body or CIMA
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills to manage complex budgets.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* IT skills - able to utilise software to collate, analyse and produce statistical reports using complex data.
* Able to compose presentations, complex reports and business cases which clearly present and evidence recommendations for significant change to service provision.
* Significant experience of financial management in a large, multi-functional organisation, including advising senior management.
* Substantial experience of managing and developing staff.
* Substantial experience of providing sound financial advice on complex issues, including interpreting policies, procedures and regulations.
* Experience of identifying and delivering innovative opportunities to reduce costs and enhance value for money, in the context of scarce financial resources