Head of Finance - 6 month FTC

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    To £85,000 plus benefits

Potential of a longer term contract - 2 days in the office ideally

Your new company

Working with a group of trading organisations under the umbrella of a London Borough


Your new role

  • Provide high‑level leadership, working closely with the Group FD
  • Lead and support a 4‑person management accounts team
  • Build strong relationships with the associated local authority
  • Produce monthly management accounts and oversee core financial processes – making improvements and document processes.
  • Support VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax compliance.
  • Contribute to the 26/27 budget and five‑year business plan.
  • Support new contract implementation and the development of Finance/HR systems.
  • Strengthen processes, controls, documentation, and overall financial resilience.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Qualified accountant (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong commercial finance background with transformational experience.
  • Skilled in month‑end, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls.
  • Excellent IT, data analysis, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
  • Able to lead teams, solve problems methodically, and present complex information clearly.
  • Desirable: experience in housing repairs, FM, catering, cleaning, or systems implementation.




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