Your new companyJoin a Public Sector organisation, leading across all areas of financial management and managing a team. You can expect a collaborative, open, flexible working environment, which has excellent retention across the team, and to be given the opportunity to develop and mentor the finance team.Your new roleAs the Head of Finance, you will provide effective management and leadership for the Finance Team, including both qualified and transactional finance professionals. You will maintain relationships with external stakeholders, support budget holders, and provide timely financial reports. Additionally, you will advise senior leaders on key financial matters, develop and oversee financial policies and procedures, and ensure robust financial controls are in place. You will also lead the budget-setting and financial forecasting processes, monitor spend against budget, and support year-end accounting and audit processes. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (ICAEW/CIPFA/ACCA or equivalent) with experience in a similar role leading financial operations. Experience in the public or charity / non-profit sectors would be desirable but not essential. You should have a strong understanding of financial systems, managing change, and leading and developing a finance team. Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills are crucial, as is the ability to p...