Position: Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Woking, England (Hybrid, on-site as required)
Salary: £550–£600/day
Start: ASAP
Role Overview:
Provide senior financial leadership for the Pension Fund, managing fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Hands-on role supporting year-end processes and business-as-usual operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance.
* Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow operations.
* Oversee pension fund accounts, annual report preparation, and audit readiness.
* Prepare and present financial reports for committees and senior leadership.
* Lead a small finance team; provide direction, support, and prioritisation.
* Deputise for Head of Pensions – Resources as needed.
Essential Experience:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA).
* Strong LGPS/public sector finance experience.
* Skilled in financial systems, data analysis, modelling, and reconciliations.
* Able to interpret and communicate complex financial information effectively.
Leadership & Delivery:
* Proven ability to lead finance teams and stabilise operations.
* Strong stakeholder management across finance, auditors, and external partners.
* Confident in presenting financial insights to non-finance audiences.
* Highly organised, proactive, independent, and delivery-focused.
Ideal Contractor:
* Immediately available or short notice.
* Comfortable with senior autonomy and fast-paced delivery.
* Able to stabilise workloads and improve clarity quickly