213 head of finance jobs found

Your new company Large public sector organisation in Liverpool currently undergoing an exciting period of change and transformation. Your new role Working closely with the Finance Director and key budget holders, the role is responsible for leading the delivery of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. The job is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to new financial policies and support senior management by producing key management information for decision-making. You'll be a senior member of the management accounting team delivering expertise, quarterly reporting and technical guidance. Job duties include: To lead the financial planning and performance cycle, working directly with the budget holder and other colleagues to produce, communicate and deliver robust financial plans; agreeing/setting parameters; leading regular forecasting activities and producing robust financial reports and analysis together with expert recommendations on key areas...

Interim Head of Finance required whilst the client begins to recruit for a permanent option. Initial 3 month assignment with potential to extend/go permanent for the right candidate. This role will be hands on, dealing directly with the board, bringing both a technical and a strategic viewpoint to the role. Manufacturing experience is desireable for this position

Job Title: Head of Finance Business Partnering Department: Finance Reports To: Director of Finance / Chief Finance Officer Job Purpose To lead a team of finance professionals delivering a comprehensive Financial Management and Business Partnering service to Corporate and Operational Directors, management teams, budget holders, portfolio holders, and elected members. The role ensures financial sustainability by providing clear, professional financial advice, robust challenge, and strategic insight. The postholder will enhance the financial viability of business strategies and operational plans, ensuring decision-making is transparent, commercially sound, and aligned with both short- and long-term financial objectives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering Lead, manage, and develop a team of Finance Business Partners. Build and sustain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including Cabinet Members, Corporate Directors, and Operational...

A senior finance leadership role with genuine breadth, profile and influence. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced local government finance leader to take on a pivotal maternity cover post supporting a major Residents and Housing portfolio. Sitting at the heart of a high-demand, high-visibility service area, this role offers the chance to lead across some of the most important and financially sensitive parts of a council’s operation. You will be the senior finance lead for the Housing General Fund, the HRA, and the wider Resident Experience portfolio, with a particularly important focus on Temporary Accommodation, homelessness-related pressures, housing operations and customer-facing services. This is not a role for someone who wants to sit in the background. You will work closely with senior directors, members and heads of service, providing clear strategic advice, robust challenge and high-quality insight across a complex and fast-moving agenda. You will need to be...

Paying circa £38k + Free onsite parking + Excellent benefits - We are delighted to be partnering with a pharmaceuticals company based in Manchester, that are seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join their team on a 12‑month fixed term contract basis. This organisation offers a vibrant, professional working environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged. This is a hybrid role with two days per week working from home and an immediate start, so applicants must be available to start at short notice. THE JOB Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Assistant Management Accountant will support the day‑to‑day financial operations of the site and the wider group finance function. Key responsibilities include: * Supporting the Head of Finance in delivering high‑quality financial support to budget holders, including accurate preparation of management accounts * Preparing and reviewing financial data, journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet...

Job Opportunity: Accounts Payable & Finance Administrator Location: On-Site Reports to: Finance Manager / Head of Finance Department: Finance Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Parkside have teamed up with an existing client who are looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure their financial processing is seamless, their suppliers are paid on time, and their cash-flow operations run like clockwork. The Role Your primary focus will be managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process while supporting the wider finance team with daily administration and cash management. This is a high-volume, high-impact role perfect for someone who loves staying organised and meeting deadlines. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable: Manage the accounts inbox, post high volumes of invoices, match delivery tickets, and prepare payment runs/remittances for suppliers and...

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our client on a 9-12-month Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract based in St Albans. Reporting to the Assistant Head of Finance you will be part of a busy finance team with support and assistant the company. Your focus will be oin producing management accounts. Your duties will include Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions Prepare profit and loss schedules Reconcile bank statements Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target Process tax payment on Finance Managers instructions Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof Process supplier invoices and follow up where required Provide administrative support during budget preparation Participate in annual audits Preparation of the firm's VAT return Process and authorise transfers Assist in the development and maintenance of finance policies? Skills and Attributes: A minimum of 2...

Your new company As a Management Accountant, you'll play a key rolein delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and supportingstrategic decision-making across the business. This is a fantastic opportunityto work closely with senior stakeholders and make a real impact. Reporting intothe Head of Finance, you will play a key part in providing continuity withinthe finance function and driving business growth. Fully office-based 8am-5pm (Rotherham) Your new role * Full ownership of management accounting * Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis * Oversight of COGS, labour costs, bonus calculations, payroll support, and overheads including prepayments and accruals * Support budgeting and forecasting processes * Provide financial insight and analysis to support business performance * Assist with year-end audit and statutory reporting * Maintain and improve financial controls and processes * Business partnering...

Role: Management Accountant (Payroll & Finance) - 12 Month Contract We are partnering with a well-established and growing business operating within a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment. They are seeking a Management Accountant (Payroll & Finance) to join their finance team on a 12-month contract. This is a hands-on, varied role combining full ownership of payroll with core management accounting responsibilities, supporting the Head of Finance in delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and continuous process improvements. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll for c.200 employees Ensure payroll compliance, pensions, and employee-related processes Prepare monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis Oversee receivables, reconciliations, and cash processes Complete VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintain the fixed asset register Assist with...

Interim |12M FTC | £95,950 p.a. | Hybrid | Pension | Healthcare | 32 Days Holiday A Large Social Housing provider based in the North West is seeking an experienced interim to lead its treasury and financial planning functions to cover maternity leave. This is a key position to enable seamless strategic delivery. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for treasury management, long-term financial planning, and oversight of a significant development programme. Key Responsibilities: * Lead treasury strategy, cashflow management and funding relationships * Oversee financial planning, including long-term modelling, budgeting and forecasting * Provide financial oversight of the development / capital programme * Ensure robust financial models and performance reporting are in place * Partner with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making * Lead and develop a high-performing finance team Key Requirements: * Proven experience in a senior treasury and...

Contract type: Full Time (37.5 hours) – Fixed Term (1 Year) Location: Huddersfield, Huddersfield International Study Centre Salary: up to £28,000 per annum To be a member of the Centre’s Student Experience Team with responsibility for data management, assessments and academic administration, student finance. To implement Study Group’s policies, standard operating processes and procedures, with the purpose of ensuring staff and students are fully supported to maximize student outcomes and satisfaction. The post holder will report to the Deputy Director of Student Experience. The post holder will work in matrix structure and need to build strong working relationships within the Student Experience Team, central Study Group teams and the university partner to ensure the smooth running of the Centre. ABOUT THE ROLE Data Management * Maintain the Centre’s definitive datasets and student results, ensuring accuracy and currency and produce reports for the Head of Centre/other...

KYC & Client Onboarding AVP 6 Month Contract (Initial) London Hybrid Working The Adecco group is part of Adecco Workforce Solutions (AWS). We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a KYC & Client Onboarding AVP to join their Specialised Products Dept. for an initial 6 month contract, however there may be scope for extension. Role Overview: This position will play a pivotal role in supporting the existing KYC Team, focusing on managing end-to end KYC processes of SPD Clients in compliance with regulatory mandates and internal company policies. SPD is...

Management Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid Working) £40,000 + Benefits We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a growing, consumer-focused business on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team, supporting both UK and international operations in a fast-paced environment. This role will suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, partnering with stakeholders, and playing a key role in delivering accurate financial insights to support business decision-making. The Role Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial information, supporting month-end processes, and providing meaningful analysis to drive performance across the business. You will also work closely with Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring smooth financial operations across the wider finance function. About You Part-qualified...

Job Description** We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a local government client in Reigate, Surrey. The Pension Fund is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to provide high-calibre financial leadership during a key period. You will take operational ownership of fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and senior stakeholder engagement, ensure business-as-usual continuity and support the year-end cycle. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused assignment ideal for a seasoned contractor with strong LGPS/public sector pensions finance experience. Immediately available or short notice - Hybrid (expected on-site presence as required) **Responsibilities** Financial Controls & Governance — ensure robust reconciliations, controls, compliance and risk management. Budgeting & Forecasting — manage the Pension Team budget and Fund forecasts. Cashflow & Banking Operations — oversee all income, banking transactions, allocations and KPIs....

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a well-established organisation based in South Leeds that is looking to recruit an experienced HR Advisor on a 6-month FTC basis. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive HR team, reporting to an extremely knowledgeable and mentoring Head of People. In the HR Advisor role, you will get involved in managing ER cases, partnering with stakeholders and dealing with other generalist HR duties. This is a brilliant opportunity to help deliver a timely, professional, and efficient HR service, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. What will you be doing? Lead employee relations cases (grievances, disciplinary, performance), ensuring fair, consistent, and policy-aligned outcomes. Partner with managers to apply HR policies and employment law confidently and compliantly. Provide trusted, confidential HR advice and support to employees across a range of issues. Support absence and capability management, helping reduce...

Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Islington Contract £406.96 per day PAYE or £543.04 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from the office with expectation of flexibility This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Key responsibilities 1. Lead a Category working cross departmentally with the associated strategy, action plan, procurement forward plan pipeline of contracts etc. Occasionally, deputising for the Head of Strategic Procurement and Category Management. Be technically capable to supply expert professional advice and hold with management responsibility across two category strategies. Provide technical and strategic procurement and category management advice to directors, senior managers, your service, cross-organisational boards, public scrutiny boards and...

Interim Head of Financial Analysis Location: Bath (Hybrid) Daily Rate: Negotiable, Inside IR35 Duration: Ongoing (possible temp to perm) We're looking for an experienced Interim Head of Financial Analysis to lead financial planning, modelling, and insight at a pivotal time. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability through high-quality analysis, robust forecasting, and strategic decision support. This is a senior leadership role with real influence - partnering across the organisation to turn data into actionable insight and guide major financial decisions. What you'll be doing Lead forecasting across key income and expenditure streams. Deliver quarterly reforecasts and ensure assumptions are robust, evidence-based, and aligned to strategy Provide clear, high-impact analysis to support monthly performance reporting and decision-making Translate complex financial data into concise, actionable insight for senior...

My client is a PE backed consultancy business based in Cheshire. Due to acquisitions they are recruiting this long-term interim position (12 month FTC) to assist with previously made and future acquisitions, as well as a potential transaction in the future. As an interim FP&A consultant you will be heavily involved with building financial models, extracting large amounts of data, analysing and reporting on it and provide commercial insight behind the numbers to support with key strategic decision making. You will liaise with various key stakeholders both finance and non-finance across the business to help drive performance and profitability. This role will suit a qualified FP&A professional, ideally with some experience in a transaction services team in an accounting firm supporting with due diligence, who is commercially driven and has excellent problem solving skills. The salary is highly competitive and dependant on experience, day rate can also be considered, with...

Head of Business Partnering - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a London Borough to appoint an Interim Head of Business Partnering. This is a senior leadership role focused on leading a finance business partnering function, providing strategic financial advice, and supporting decision-making across the Council. What's on Offer Rate: £600 per day PAYE (c. £800 per day umbrella) Contract length: Full-time (36 hours per week) Hybrid working Inside IR35 Start: Early May The Role The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a comprehensive Financial Management and Business Partnering service across corporate and operational areas. Key responsibilities: Leading a team delivering financial management and business partnering support Acting as a key contact for senior stakeholders including Directors and Cabinet Members Providing clear financial advice, insight and challenge to support decision-making Supporting budget setting, financial planning and...

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our longstanding client for a Credit Controller on a temporary basis starting ASAP until 30th Sep 2026.   The role pays £18 - £22/hour PAYE working 7.5 hours per day.   Based in Milton Keynes on a hybrid basis this is a great opportunity to join an established business working on maximising collections performance in a busy fast paced business-to-business environment.   Reporting into the Manager you’ll be responsible for supporting the business’ aim to improve bad debt exposure and achieve collections targets.   What you’ll be doing Your main accountabilities will include: Maximising collections performance through high volume outbound and inbound contact by phone and email channels Delivering strong collections performance for nominated accounts, to reduce and maintain the aged debt position Performing account, billing, and payment reviews to enable collection or corrective activity Working effectively with customers to reduce debt...