15 head of finance jobs found

My high performing local authority is looking to recruit an Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to lead and develop it's large team as well as overseeing the full scope of statutory Revenues and Benefits functions including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and the Council's Corporate Fraud Team. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on the Collection Fund, policy development and service transformation. The successful candidate will act as the Council's lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior leadership and driving performance, compliance and financial stability across a large and complex service. The Role Lead and manage the Council's Revenues and Benefits service, overseeing c90 staff across multiple teams delivering Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud. Take strategic responsibility for the Collection Fund, ensuring effective billing,...

Data Management Specialist Location: London (Hybrid 2 days per week in Bishopsgate) Rate: £428 /day Inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS Duration: Contract - 3 months Overview We're looking for a Data Management Specialist to support the development of enterprise-wide data management capabilities within a major insurance transformation programme. This is a strategic, framework-focused role centred around defining operating models, governance standards, ownership structures, and data management best practices across the insurance value chain. Working closely with the Head of Data Management, you'll help shape scalable governance and data management approaches across underwriting, claims, policy, finance, and distribution domains. Key Responsibilities Define and evolve enterprise data management frameworks covering:o Data governance o Data quality o Metadata & cataloguing o Master & reference data Develop target operating models and governance approaches Define...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Developer on an initial 6 -month contract. As the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Developer you will be responsible for designing, developing, customising, and supporting solutions within the D365 ecosystem, including Finance & Operations (F&O), Customer Engagement (CE), and the Power Platform. You will work closely with business analysts, functional consultants, and stakeholders to deliver scalable and efficient business solutions. Role: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Developer Pay: £38.25 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Farnborough Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 6months IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Design and develop customisations, plugins, workflows, and integrations within the D365 environment. Customise and extend D365 modules using X++, C#, JavaScript, Power Automate, and Power Apps. Collaborate with functional teams to translate business requirements...

Our client has an opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. You will be the focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into the network and setting best in class standards. Role: Commercial Manager Location: Portsmouth, 60% onsite Hours: 37 hours per week Hourly Rate: £48 per hour via an Umbrella company, inside IR35 Clearance: Active SC required on application What you'll be doing: Reporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including: Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts Reviewing and leading the...

PMO / Project Coordinator (Client side) - Construction/Infrastructure Temporary Contract inside IR35 starting ASAP until May 2027 40 hours per week. Location - Solihull Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our globally renowned manufacturing client for a PMO/Project Coordinator with a background in delivering infrastructure projects (i.e. electrical, mechanical, civil etc) within an industrial/manufacturing environment. Key experience includes having experience of the CDM regulations (in particular safety legislation) and experience of implementing RIBA “Plan of Work” process. This role will take responsibility for the projects coordination support, documents and process control and compliance quality assurance of multiple Infrastructure Engineering projects. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Support PMO Governance Control activities for infrastructure Projects within Manufacturing plants, using both internal and external stakeholders as required. Support a...

Senior Software Engineer in Test  Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our globally renowned brand for a Senior Software Engineer in Test. This is a temporary contract inside IR35 initially until March 2027 working a couple of days onsite per month in Manchester for meet ups. We’re seeking Engineers who can offer demonstrable experience in developing and testing bespoke cloud-native applications; programming with Java, Python (or another OO language) utilising quality tools like SonarQube, with proven experience of automated software testing. If you embrace quality-first coding and want to work on real projects alongside experienced engineers with iterative and agile processes, please apply! Key Responsibilities Define and implement testing for cloud systems (platform and APIs) in an agile manner Implement testing frameworks; utilising automation tools where possible. Support the investigate and resolution of issues. Work closely with the SRE team to develop...

Software Engineer, Developer, Backend – Java – Identity - IAM Contract – Until End of December 2026 (Renewable) Rate: £600 per day – Inside IR35 Location: Essex based offices (between Brentwood and Basildon) 4 days a week The banking and finance arm of one of the world’s leading manufacturing companies and a household name is seeking a software engineer, software developer with Backend, Back End and Identity Access Management (IAM) expertise. The Backend Software Engineer will join the Identity Management Services team, (IAM) focusing on the core platform work that powers identity infrastructure. Main Tasks & Responsibilities: > Design and build high-scale backend services > Serve as a technical lead to upskill the team in modern, industry-leading application development. > Ensure the platform is secure and resilient > Leverage expertise to elevate the team's technical standards and foster a culture of excellence in backend engineering. Essential Skill and...

IT Service Design & Introduction Lead - Financial services - Up to £892 p/d inside IR35 via Umbrella My client within the banking sector is currently seeking for an IT Service Design and Introduction Lead. Knowledge & Skills Proven experience in Service Design and Transition within a regulated financial services environment. An understanding of ECB regulatory frameworks, particularly in the context of operational resilience and service management. Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes, ideally within a Tier 1 banking context. Deep knowledge of ITIL v4 service management frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Strong documentation and process design capabilities. Experience with the service management tool ServiceNow. Preferred Qualifications ITIL v4. Project management certification. Proficiency in tools like Visio & SharePoint for service documentation and process...

Data Engineer Lead - Tier 1 Bank - London - 6 months Role - Data Engineer Lead Rate - £700 per day (Inside IR35) Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Liverpool Street - 3 days per week in an office in Liverpool Street (London) Role The Data Engineer Lead is responsible for designing, building, and supporting modern data platform, with a particular focus on Databricks, cloud-based data engineering, and leading the migration of legacy Oracle systems into scalable, cloud-native environments. The role supports the organisation's data strategy especially on Finance and Regulatory domain by ensuring high-quality, reliable pipelines and data models that enable analytics, regulatory reporting, and data-driven decision-making. The post holder plays a key leadership role within the Data Engineering function, shaping architectural direction, ensuring engineering excellence, and partnering with Technology, Architecture, and Business teams across the...

SAP Specialist 6 month contract Inside IR35 Up to £96.33 per hour Umbrella (DOE) Our client is seeking an experienced SAP Specialist to join their team on a contract basis. This role focuses on activating and configuring standard Fiori apps across Core Finance, Treasury, Taxation, and Reporting within an S/4HANA Finance transformation. Key Responsibilities: Activate and configure in-scope standard SAP Fiori apps identified through L4 Finance design sessions. Build and maintain Fiori Launchpad catalogues, spaces, pages, and tiles. Collaborate with the SAP GRC team to ensure all catalogue and role design aligns with UAR, SoD, and role-based access controls. Provide support to functional Finance, Treasury, Tax, and Reporting teams with app feasibility, design input, and configuration insights. Prepare configuration documentation and manage the transport process through Test and Production. Support SIT and UAT cycles, resolving configuration and access-related issues. Core...

Interim Project Accountant Leicester £300 a day (inside IR35) 3 - 6 months SF Partners are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Project Accountant on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing Commercial Finance team supporting a large multi-site operation. The role will focus on providing financial oversight, governance, and commercial support around CAPEX and property-related spend. Working closely with operational and property teams, you will monitor repairs, maintenance, and capital investment activity, while delivering monthly reporting and insight to senior leadership. This opportunity is ideally suited to a newly qualified accountant with strong business partnering skills and CAPEX experience, looking to join a fast-paced, high-performing environment. Key Responsibilities Business Partnering: - Act as the primary finance contact for monitoring actual spend against forecasts across multiple operational...

Workday Consultant (Financial SME) London / Sheffield (2 days in the office) Contract till the end of the year + extension £650 to £700 a day Inside IR35 A leading enterprise organisation is urgently looking for a Workday Financial Consultant to help guide them through the critical final phases of their Workday implementation journey. (With a major deployment target on the horizon, this is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of key workstreams, de-risk delivery, and ensure the business teams are fully equipped for day-one operations. Acting as the vital link between the technology rollout and the business, you will work hand-in-hand with our finance and commercial departments. This is a highly visible, collaborative position requiring a blend of technical capability and excellent stakeholder management skills. Key Responsibilities Functional Delivery: Support end-to-end execution across core accounting pipelines, spend management setups, and corporate tracking...

Contracts Manager Luton OR Lincoln 6-Month Contract Paying up to £60p/h (Inside IR35) Please note that due to the nature of the work you'll need to hold a high level of UK security clearance Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and tactical oversight to a number of contracts and bid activities. Drafting, negotiating and administration of complex terms and conditions of contract, working with procurement counterparts to ensure appropriate flow through with subcontractors. Produce, document, and brief [obtaining any necessary approvals] clear and informed commercial strategies to leverage the best possible outcomes. Produce accurate and compliant customer pricing by applying the appropriate pricing strategy and model to cost estimates. Take the lead in producing clear and concise correspondence, obtaining stakeholder input as and when required. Draft and review agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding and...

Business Analyst - Controls & Process (Finance Transformation) Contract Length: 6 months (possible extension) Location: Windsor Based Office - Hybrid Working Pay Rate: £450 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Overview We're looking for a hands-on Business Analyst to join a high-impact transformation project within a large, complex organisation. This is a time-critical role focused on delivering a robust controls and process framework by year-end. You'll take ownership of key activities, working closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure critical processes, risks, and controls are clearly defined and documented. If you enjoy driving structure in complex environments, working autonomously, and delivering tangible outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to make a visible impact. Responsibilities Review and take ownership of an existing gap analysis and activity plan Prioritise and deliver key process and controls improvements Engage stakeholders to...

Supply Chain Business Controller Broughton, Chester (60% onsite) 12-month contract (likely to extend) £21.68 PAYE / £29.00 Umbrella per hour 35 hours per week (flexible working across 4.5 days) Shape the Future of Supply Chain Performance Guidant Global is partnering with Airbus to recruit a Supply Chain Business Controller to join their Industrial Supply Chain business management team in Broughton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the centre of a globally recognised organisation, supporting key decision-making across logistics, transport, and supply chain operations. You'll gain strong visibility across the business while developing a deeper understanding of large-scale, complex supply chain environments. What You'll Be Doing In this role, you'll play a key part in driving operational and financial performance across supply chain activities. Responsibilities include: Supporting Operational Planning (OP) activities in collaboration with central finance teams...