22 head of finance jobs found

My Local Government client are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced interim to cover a key role in the Housing finance team. Working as the Interim Finance Business Partner for HRA & Housing, your role will be working on meaningful projects and workstreams across the Directorate. From major transformation programmes such as in Temporary Accommodation, through to delivering a core capital programme, you'll gain valuable experience across a diverse and evolving portfolio. Reporting into the Head of Finance, your role will be at the heart of the housing directorate and will be focused on providing clear financial advice the the senior management team as well as members. To be considered for the role you will need to be a forward‑thinking finance leader who is motivated by public service and excited by complex challenge and driving improvement. You will be a fully CCAB‑qualified professional with post‑qualification experience and a strong commitment to ongoing...

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Edinburgh/Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a hybrid basis, on an initial 3 month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate of c.£(Apply online only)/day inside of IR35 (based on experience). The Role: We are seeking an interim Finance Business Partner to assist the Head of Finance in providing strategic management of the organisation’s corporate financial and physical resources to support the delivery of the organisation’s Corporate Plan. The interim Finance Business Partner will take ownership of key business partnering responsibilities, including budget holder engagement and elements of monthly and annual reporting. The role will also help balance workloads across the team, reduce single points of failure, and create necessary capacity and resilience for the finance team whilst we go through the process of recruiting to this role on a permanent basis. Essential Experience:...

Data Management Specialist Location: London (Hybrid 2 days per week in Bishopsgate) Rate: £650 /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...

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...

Senior Finance Business Partner Contract until March 2027 - Inside IR35 Bristol Based (60% onsite) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our renowned manufacturing client for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work within a procurement ops team providing Financial direction for the Commercial Strategy. You will lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain (£200m+). Key challenges in this role will include continuous stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (accounting and procurement up to “Head ofs”), and negotiating with procurement suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. There will be recurring and ad-hoc activities in this varied role. Typical responsibilities will include; Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making...

Job Description: Workday HCM Analyst Location: Swindon (Hybrid - Ad hoc attendance for meetings) Contract: 4 months (Pending extension confirmation to 31st March 2027, signed off soon) IR35: Inside Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Workday HCM Analyst to support and enhance Innovate UK’s Workday platform, with a strong focus on Recruiting and Reporting. This is a hands-on technical role within a BAU environment, responsible for delivering system improvements, supporting live services, and contributing to ongoing transformation initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring the platform is optimised to meet both operational and strategic business needs. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver enhancements across Workday HCM, including configuration, reporting, and business process optimisation * Provide expert support for Workday Recruiting, including requisitions, candidate workflows, and offer management * Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and...

PMO Analyst / PMO Lead - £425 - £525 per day (Umbrella - Inside IR35) West Midlands - West of Birmingham 3 days onsite per week. Investigo are partnering with a large and complex business who are based to the West of Birmingham.  They are seeking an experienced PMO Analyst / PMO Lead , to support a large and complex technology and change programme.  You'll be working in a multi-site, multi-division organisation structure which adds to the complexity of programme delivery.The appointed contractor will be an experienced PMO professional, who has supported large and complex IT and change programmes.  You'll bring great all-round PMO skills, across risks. issues, RAIDs, Interdependencies as well as finances and reporting.  Excellent stakeholder engagement skills will be crucial due to the high profile and time bound nature of this programme. This role does require 3 days per week onsite so please be confident you can make this work before applying

Job Title: Software and Systems Test Coordination Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: Duties: This role (Software and systems test coordination engineer) is responsible for overseeing the overall testing status of the EVA25 programs. While the role demands a high level of technical understanding, it is not hands-on testing role. The successful candidate will ensure consistent adherence to established processes, effective utilisation of issue management tools and clear and transparent reporting to senior stakeholders. Key aspects of this role involves the ability to drive and prioritise actions and process changes based on clear KPIs around testing management with stakeholders across the company. Strong skills in developing metrics,...

Payroll & Pensions Lead 6 Month Contract Liverpool (twice per week in the office) Inside IR35 I'm currently supporting a public sector organisation undergoing significant transformation and investment across areas including transport, infrastructure, skills, and economic development. I'm looking for an Interim Payroll and Pensions Lead for an initial 6-month engagement to take ownership of payroll and pensions operations for a workforce of circa 1,300 employees. The role will focus on ensuring the smooth and compliant delivery of payroll services, maintaining strong governance and data integrity standards, and supporting the ongoing optimisation and enhancement of iTrent and the managed payroll service arrangement. You'll work closely with Finance, People Operations, and external providers to drive service improvements, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure all statutory reporting obligations are met. I'm keen to speak with candidates who have... Strong hands-on...

Role Title: HR Project Manager Duration: contract to run until 18/12/2026 Location: Hybrid (with travel to Woking and London as required) Rate: up to £598 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are seeking an experienced HR contractor to lead and project manage a restructuring programme impacting up to 150 employees. This role will take full ownership of planning, governance, delivery, and execution of all HR-related aspects of the programme, ensuring legal compliance, operational effectiveness, and a strong focus on employee experience throughout. The successful candidate will operate at pace, managing complex stakeholder relationships while ensuring that all consultation, redeployment, and exit processes are conducted professionally, legally, and ethically. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of the restructuring programme across multiple practices and business lines Develop and manage the detailed project plan,...

SAP Support Lead £450-£550/day Inside IR35 Panoramic Associates are supporting a Public Sector organisation in their search for an experienced SAP Manager to take ownership of day to day SAP service within the organisation on an initial 3-6 month contract with likely extensions to run for the 12 month period. It's a legacy SAP environment. The immediate priority over the next 12 months is to keep the platform stable and well supported/managed while providing confident technical oversight and calm, effective expectation management across the different stakeholders. You'll oversee incident/problem management, vendor performance, stakeholder engagement, and the internal support team, bringing the right blend of hands-on SAP support knowledge and service leadership. You'll be working with senior stakeholders, a small internal support team, and a third-party support partner. Key focus BAU SAP support leadership stability, service quality, and clear stakeholder communication...

Category Manager - Public Health & Social Care Yorkshire - 1 day per week onsite 6‑month contract  £400 per day umbrella Inside IR35 (via umbrella) CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place virtually on Friday 5th May. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Category Manager -Public Health & Social Care to step into a fast‑paced large local authority where your expertise will have immediate impact. You will be reporting into a Senior Manager within Finance and Procurement and will play a pivotal role in shaping, delivering and leading complex procurement activity across high‑profile service areas. With a clear mandate, visible stakeholders and a defined contract, this Category Manager role is ideal if you thrive on autonomy, influence and pace and can assimilate into teams quickly at a crucial procurement window across Health, Social Care and Public Health funding releases and align to ongoing national reforms that meet the needs...

Cyber Security Analyst 5 months initially Location: Bracknell (Onsite, 24/7 Shift Pattern) Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active DV clearance required Are you passionate about safeguarding digital environments and ready to make an impact? Our client, a reputable organisation, is hiring a dedicated Cyber Security Analyst to join their on-site 24x7 shift team in Bracknell. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical security operations and protect vital services. What you'll be doing: Overseeing Security Operators during shifts, ensuring continuous security monitoring Performing initial investigations of potential threats using Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools Monitoring SIEM systems for faults and anomalies Contributing to routine security incident management by identifying, prioritising, and escalating threats Supporting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer services through proactive security measuresWhat you'll bring:...

Nicholas Howard have an exciting opportunity for an interim Group Accountant to join a high growth and market leading medical device & tech client on an initial 6month basis. Based in London, working hybrid, this is a chance to join a high performing international finance team, looking after multiple entities across EMEA and APAC, so if you enjoy fast paced international accounting work, then we want to hear from you! What do we need? With a US parent, it will be essential to have good exposure to US GAAP, SOX, and preferable IFRS, coupled with working on multi entity/international accounting previously. ERP skills are obviously needed, ideally SAP/S4HANA, though specific systems knowledge is not essential. Ideally we would be looking for qualified candidates, but are open to part-qual if you have the relevant technical and career experience to delvier on the requirements! What is the focus? Primarily the role will focus on core financial accounting across the entities,...

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...

Investment Accountant Location: Predominantly remote, with occasional travel to Warwick, the West Midlands, Bristol, and South Wales (1-2 times a month) Day rate: £380 (inside IR35, via umbrella) Contract length: Initial 3 months, strong likelihood of extension The opportunity We're supporting a large, regulated infrastructure organisation that is undergoing a significant finance transformation. As part of this change, they are building out a new Investment Accounting team to provide hands‑on, day‑to‑day financial support to the business. This is a practical, delivery‑focused contract rather than a purely polished BAU role. It would suit someone who enjoys being close to the detail, can learn quickly, and is comfortable operating in a changing environment. The role offers excellent exposure to capital and project finance, a collaborative team, and a strong chance of extension for the right person. Key responsibilities You'll support the business with operational and...

My market leading Client is urgently recruiting for a commercially focused Product Lead / Manager, ideally with experience of Artificial Intelligence to drive the success of their products. This role will play a critical part in ensuring their products meet user needs while delivering measurable business and financial value. A tech /Artificial Intelligence background would be a significant advantage, enabling the successful candidate to act as a trusted partner across Product, Digital, Finance, and Delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Act as a voice of the customer and the business. Fundamentally, the Product Lead / Manager is a business partner for their specific product(s), ensuring alignment between user needs and commercial objectives. Serve as a gatekeeper of scope, ensuring focus is maintained and that only value-driven work is delivered. Align the product vision and roadmap to support user needs, strategic priorities, and financial outcomes. Monitor product...

Data Governance Analyst - EUC Reporting - London | Hybrid 📆 6-Month Contract 💼 Inside IR35 My Client, a leading investment bank is looking for an experienced Analytics Governance Analyst to join their growing Data Office as part of a major regulatory transformation programme. This is a high-impact role focused on strengthening reporting governance, controls, and compliance, with particular emphasis on BCBS239 requirements and improving oversight of EUC (End User Computing) reporting environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the assessment of the current reporting landscape (including EUC/Excel-based outputs) Identify and document Key Data Uses (KDUs) and reporting artefacts across the organisation Analyse: Inputs feeding reports Controls and governance frameworks in place How reports are used for business decision-making Perform gap analysis against BCBS239 standards and internal governance policies Define and track remediation plans to enhance reporting governance and control...

Project Manager - Pathology Procurement & Efficiency Programme Location: Hybrid - South East Contract Type: Contract About the Role A large NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Project Manager to support a high-profile Pathology efficiency and procurement programme. This role will play a critical part in driving service transformation, operational efficiencies, and non-pay savings across Pathology services. We are looking for high-performing individuals with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex change programmes within large healthcare organisations, ideally within the NHS. The successful candidate will be credible, resilient, and confident operating in challenging environments, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and hold teams to account for delivery. A key focus of this role will be supporting the delivery of Pathology non-pay efficiencies, including contract optimisation, procurement improvement initiatives,...