Interim Finance Director (June-December 2025) Location: Hybrid (3 days per week on-site - Hampshire HQ) Contract: 6 Months (Full Time) Salary: Competitive Lead. Coach. Deliver. We're working exclusively with a well-established brand with a nationwide footprint and channel partnerships, looking for an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide leadership through a key strategic period. This is a hands-on, high-impact opportunity to lead, support, and elevate a well-structured finance team through the second half of 2025. The successful candidate will bring not only strong financial acumen but a passion for coaching, mentoring, and embedding best practice in a collaborative, people-first environment. The Role Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of the finance function across a £200m+ turnover business. Coach and mentor an experienced finance team, supporting both individual development and collective performance. Play a pivotal role in year-end planning, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring clear communication and stakeholder engagement throughout. Work closely with peers across commercial, operational, and executive teams to guide decision-making. Be a cultural anchor - helping shape a finance function that's fit for the future, with strong values and clear accountability. You'll Bring A track record as an Interim FD or CFO within a comparably sized, complex business - ideally with multi-channel operations. A strong foundation in financial leadership, coupled with the people skills to engage, develop, and inspire. Proven experience navigating year-end and strategic planning processes, ideally during periods of change or transition. The ability to land fast, build trust quickly, and contribute to a positive leadership culture. A coaching mindset - not just directing, but developing those around you. What Makes This Role Stand Out You'll be trusted to lead and given the freedom to shape. A company culture that values people as much as performance. You're not just plugging a gap - you're helping elevate a team and steer them into 2026 stronger than ever. Next Steps If you're a commercially sharp, emotionally intelligent interim FD looking for a meaningful challenge - one where you can make a real human and business impact - we'd love to hear from you. This search is being conducted in strict confidence. For a discreet initial conversation, please get in touch with Liam today.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Interim Finance Director (June-December 2025) Location: Hybrid (3 days per week on-site - Hampshire HQ) Contract: 6 Months (Full Time) Salary: Competitive Lead. Coach. Deliver. We're working exclusively with a well-established brand with a nationwide footprint and channel partnerships, looking for an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide leadership through a key strategic period. This is a hands-on, high-impact opportunity to lead, support, and elevate a well-structured finance team through the second half of 2025. The successful candidate will bring not only strong financial acumen but a passion for coaching, mentoring, and embedding best practice in a collaborative, people-first environment. The Role Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of the finance function across a £200m+ turnover business. Coach and mentor an experienced finance team, supporting both individual development and collective performance. Play a pivotal role in year-end planning, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring clear communication and stakeholder engagement throughout. Work closely with peers across commercial, operational, and executive teams to guide decision-making. Be a cultural anchor - helping shape a finance function that's fit for the future, with strong values and clear accountability. You'll Bring A track record as an Interim FD or CFO within a comparably sized, complex business - ideally with multi-channel operations. A strong foundation in financial leadership, coupled with the people skills to engage, develop, and inspire. Proven experience navigating year-end and strategic planning processes, ideally during periods of change or transition. The ability to land fast, build trust quickly, and contribute to a positive leadership culture. A coaching mindset - not just directing, but developing those around you. What Makes This Role Stand Out You'll be trusted to lead and given the freedom to shape. A company culture that values people as much as performance. You're not just plugging a gap - you're helping elevate a team and steer them into 2026 stronger than ever. Next Steps If you're a commercially sharp, emotionally intelligent interim FD looking for a meaningful challenge - one where you can make a real human and business impact - we'd love to hear from you. This search is being conducted in strict confidence. For a discreet initial conversation, please get in touch with Liam today.
Job Title: Community Fundraiser, East Kent (Interim Maternity Cover 12 months) Region: Homebased Directorate: Fundraising Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time, 35 hours per week Salary: £26,588 to £30,385 per annum. Depending on experience The Role At the Royal British Legion, we believe in building on potential. As a Community Fundraiser for East Kent your ability to coordinate Poppy Appeal activity in your area could have a real impact on people's lives. At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them. We are the country's largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it's needed. As a Community Fundraiser you will be responsible for ensuring that supporters and other key stakeholders (members, local authorities, partners etc.) receive the support necessary to maximise the impact of the appeal. You will manage day-to-day relationship with supporters ensuring all financial activity is cost effective and compliant, whilst also ensuring that all supporters have a great experience whilst supporting the Legion. If successful, the main duties of your role will be: Manage the activity of a range of local supporters and partners (Poppy Appeal Organisers, other volunteers, regional corporates, and organisations) in order to achieve income budget/forecast Identity, plan and monitor progress of key activity Manage an agreed number of relationships across your area, ensuring that your supporters have the tools, resources, and support necessary to maximise their fundraising activity Develop and support a portfolio of regional corporatepartnerships Recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers(PAO) Carry out PR/media activity with support from the Regional PRteam Represent the legion locally carrying out engagement activity and providing updates to keystakeholders Highly motivated and with excellent communication, you'll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, as well as experience in developing relationships with local businesses. The position is a home based and the successful applicant will be expected to live within or near the regional area. A full driving licence with access to a car is required and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary. This role will also on a few occasions involve attending meetings outside of area for training and regional seminars. About the Royal British Legion - Careers in Fundraising Across the country, in every city and on every street, the RBL is there to support our Armed Forces community. With over 200 employees, our Fundraising teams form an important part of this pack. Their passion and collaboration bring in millions of pounds every year. Money that goes on to improve and change the lives of this community. It's this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes the RBL such a fulfilling place to thrive. As a directorate we commit to ensuring our supporters feel valued, and driven to deliver fundraising that is effective, agile and sector leading. We do this by putting supporters at the heart of everything we do, and by embedding a learning culture in our teams where process improvement and innovation are embraced and celebrated. So, if you want to give your days meaning. To put your passion into a role with real impact. To support people and be supported yourself. In an inclusive team that faces every challenge together. Whatever your interests and ambitions, we think you'll find a role here that works for you, with career opportunities right across the UK. Diversity Statement We believe that the compassion, understanding and service we show each, and every individual customer should be reflected in the way we all support, respect and include every individual who works with us. It's because of this that we have strived hard to create a One Legion culture that we can all feel part of and succeed in. It's why we make sure that you have the opportunities you need to learn and develop. It's why we're invested in making RBL a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves. It's why you're welcome, whoever you might be. It's why we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. How to Apply Please click 'Apply Online' Closing date for this role is: 2nd January 2023 We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Community Fundraiser, East Kent (Interim Maternity Cover 12 months) Region: Homebased Directorate: Fundraising Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time, 35 hours per week Salary: £26,588 to £30,385 per annum. Depending on experience The Role At the Royal British Legion, we believe in building on potential. As a Community Fundraiser for East Kent your ability to coordinate Poppy Appeal activity in your area could have a real impact on people's lives. At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them. We are the country's largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it's needed. As a Community Fundraiser you will be responsible for ensuring that supporters and other key stakeholders (members, local authorities, partners etc.) receive the support necessary to maximise the impact of the appeal. You will manage day-to-day relationship with supporters ensuring all financial activity is cost effective and compliant, whilst also ensuring that all supporters have a great experience whilst supporting the Legion. If successful, the main duties of your role will be: Manage the activity of a range of local supporters and partners (Poppy Appeal Organisers, other volunteers, regional corporates, and organisations) in order to achieve income budget/forecast Identity, plan and monitor progress of key activity Manage an agreed number of relationships across your area, ensuring that your supporters have the tools, resources, and support necessary to maximise their fundraising activity Develop and support a portfolio of regional corporatepartnerships Recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers(PAO) Carry out PR/media activity with support from the Regional PRteam Represent the legion locally carrying out engagement activity and providing updates to keystakeholders Highly motivated and with excellent communication, you'll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, as well as experience in developing relationships with local businesses. The position is a home based and the successful applicant will be expected to live within or near the regional area. A full driving licence with access to a car is required and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary. This role will also on a few occasions involve attending meetings outside of area for training and regional seminars. About the Royal British Legion - Careers in Fundraising Across the country, in every city and on every street, the RBL is there to support our Armed Forces community. With over 200 employees, our Fundraising teams form an important part of this pack. Their passion and collaboration bring in millions of pounds every year. Money that goes on to improve and change the lives of this community. It's this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes the RBL such a fulfilling place to thrive. As a directorate we commit to ensuring our supporters feel valued, and driven to deliver fundraising that is effective, agile and sector leading. We do this by putting supporters at the heart of everything we do, and by embedding a learning culture in our teams where process improvement and innovation are embraced and celebrated. So, if you want to give your days meaning. To put your passion into a role with real impact. To support people and be supported yourself. In an inclusive team that faces every challenge together. Whatever your interests and ambitions, we think you'll find a role here that works for you, with career opportunities right across the UK. Diversity Statement We believe that the compassion, understanding and service we show each, and every individual customer should be reflected in the way we all support, respect and include every individual who works with us. It's because of this that we have strived hard to create a One Legion culture that we can all feel part of and succeed in. It's why we make sure that you have the opportunities you need to learn and develop. It's why we're invested in making RBL a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves. It's why you're welcome, whoever you might be. It's why we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. How to Apply Please click 'Apply Online' Closing date for this role is: 2nd January 2023 We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
Finance Manager - Interim - 6 months Full time (37.5 hours per week) £60,000 - £70,000 pa Hybrid working - min 2 days a week at London office + remote As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp, Prospectus is a recruitment agency with a difference. Working in the not for profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not for profit organisations. We are looking to recruit an Interim Finance Manager to join our team immediately for six months. Reporting to the CEO, the purpose of this pivotal role is to lead the Finance team through a period of change for both the team and the business following changes within the team and as we embark on introducing a new CRM to the business. A permanent role will be available within Finance after the interim period but we are also open to candidates who prefer shorter term opportunities. Either a qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience, in this role you will be responsible for ensuring all monthly processing is done effectively and on time. You will use your experience of change management to improve our processes and controls and support projects, such as the introduction of our new CRM. Responsibilities will include managing all aspects of financial management and ensuring financial procedures, policies and systems are up to date and fit-for-purpose. You will provide high quality, relevant and timely management accounts, financial reports and analysis of all financial aspects of Prospectus and its associated companies and will be comfortable reporting at board level and to the bank. With experience of active cash flow management including debtors' days performance, you will take ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring reconciliations are undertaken. Working as a business partner to our Managing Directors and Senior Managers across the business you will empower and enable all departments to be financially literate. You will have experience of annual budgets and forecasts as well as statutory returns and payments. Staff development is hugely important to us at Prospectus and you will bring your experience of this to managing a finance team of three including a Management Accountant and Finance Officers. With strong Excel and reporting skills and the ability to quickly build relationships to support the development and performance of the team, you are a problem solver who is keen to deliver and comfortable with change, making improvements whilst ensuring all essential tasks of the department are performed. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with bespoke finance systems is required. In addition to salary we also have an annual company bonus scheme. Our benefits include flexible working, a matched pension contribution, 28 days annual leave, wellbeing support and 6 days off a year to volunteer (pro rated to reflect contract length). If you would like a chance to develop your career in a passionate and supportive working environment where development is at the forefront, then please apply with your CV - cover letters are not required at this stage. Prospectus is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place of work and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups including people of colour and people with disabilities. Don't meet every requirement perfectly but you're excited about this role? We encourage you to apply anyway! As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to interviewing all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role. We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. Please also contact us if you require any support with submitting your application.
Sep 17, 2022
Full time
Finance Manager - Interim - 6 months Full time (37.5 hours per week) £60,000 - £70,000 pa Hybrid working - min 2 days a week at London office + remote As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp, Prospectus is a recruitment agency with a difference. Working in the not for profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not for profit organisations. We are looking to recruit an Interim Finance Manager to join our team immediately for six months. Reporting to the CEO, the purpose of this pivotal role is to lead the Finance team through a period of change for both the team and the business following changes within the team and as we embark on introducing a new CRM to the business. A permanent role will be available within Finance after the interim period but we are also open to candidates who prefer shorter term opportunities. Either a qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience, in this role you will be responsible for ensuring all monthly processing is done effectively and on time. You will use your experience of change management to improve our processes and controls and support projects, such as the introduction of our new CRM. Responsibilities will include managing all aspects of financial management and ensuring financial procedures, policies and systems are up to date and fit-for-purpose. You will provide high quality, relevant and timely management accounts, financial reports and analysis of all financial aspects of Prospectus and its associated companies and will be comfortable reporting at board level and to the bank. With experience of active cash flow management including debtors' days performance, you will take ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring reconciliations are undertaken. Working as a business partner to our Managing Directors and Senior Managers across the business you will empower and enable all departments to be financially literate. You will have experience of annual budgets and forecasts as well as statutory returns and payments. Staff development is hugely important to us at Prospectus and you will bring your experience of this to managing a finance team of three including a Management Accountant and Finance Officers. With strong Excel and reporting skills and the ability to quickly build relationships to support the development and performance of the team, you are a problem solver who is keen to deliver and comfortable with change, making improvements whilst ensuring all essential tasks of the department are performed. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with bespoke finance systems is required. In addition to salary we also have an annual company bonus scheme. Our benefits include flexible working, a matched pension contribution, 28 days annual leave, wellbeing support and 6 days off a year to volunteer (pro rated to reflect contract length). If you would like a chance to develop your career in a passionate and supportive working environment where development is at the forefront, then please apply with your CV - cover letters are not required at this stage. Prospectus is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place of work and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups including people of colour and people with disabilities. Don't meet every requirement perfectly but you're excited about this role? We encourage you to apply anyway! As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to interviewing all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role. We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. Please also contact us if you require any support with submitting your application.
Head of Finance - R/F1c Grade O £64,162 - £74,293 pa Location Leeds Permanent Full time (up to 37 hours pw) Fixed term contract for 9-12 months Applications for part time / job share will be considered Closing date: 25 September2022 Do you want to work for an organisation that values you as an individual? An organisation that will support your professional development? What about an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of everything that it does? How about an organisation that does all these things and more? Yes? Then look no further than the West Yorkshire Combined Authority! Listen to what our staff say on our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage. We currently have a vacancy for a Interim Head of Finance to join our Finance team. It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region. In 2021 the £1.8bn devolution deal was secured for West Yorkshire. This meant the first Mayor of West Yorkshire was subsequently elected, with Tracy Brabin taking up post in May 2021. The devolution deal and election of the Mayor has enabled us to start to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and helping to deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038. To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with take a look at our latest news stories . The Role Reporting into the Director, Corporate and Commercial Services, and as Deputy s73 Officer, you will provide the financial leadership to develop and deliver the medium term financial strategy at a time of great change. Reporting into the Director, Corporate and Commercial Services, and as Deputy s73 Officer, you will provide the financial leadership to develop and deliver the medium term financial strategy at a time of great change. You will lead the finance team in maximising financial resources, take a strategic approach to the management of budgets and ensure appropriate scrutiny of financial performance and forecasts, covering all Combined Authority budgets and supporting the Mayor and Deputy Mayor Policing and Crime with their commissioning of the annual policing budget of c£500m. You will also support the go-live phase of a new integrated finance, HR and payroll system. Reporting into the Director of Corporate and Commercial Services, your key responsibilities will include: Managing £500m pa of funding, ensuring full budgetary monitoring and resource reporting to internal stakeholders and Members, supporting efficient use of resources in delivering the Combined Authority priorities Managing budget setting for Combined Authority funds and police funding, providing decision makers with the information needed to deliver a balanced budget Review the Role profile provided for more information about the responsibilities. About you You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: Extensive experience of successfully managing large scale and complex budgets in the public sector. Proven organisational and strategic leadership skills. Experience of advising and supporting a range of stakeholders including Members, government, and partner organisations. Well-developed accounting and financial skills, supported by membership of a CCAB / CIMA qualified body Our offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: 28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus bank holidays Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M-Card (Zones 1-5) Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We have also recently undergone a major office refurbishment and have bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, and just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. We also have agile working options too if you would rather work from home, or another suitable location, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme. Have a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more. To apply If this sounds like your next role, please upload your anonymised CV, and complete the application form on our application website telling us why you would be a great fit for our role. Please apply by 11:55pm on Sunday 25 September 2022. Further Information Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage. Whilst agile working is an option for most staff, there is an expectation that employees are able to attend the office in central Leeds as and when required. Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video or face to face. If you have any difficulty with the type of interview you are invited to, please inform the recruiting manager at your earliest convenience to enable them to consider an alternative solution. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page. Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for this to be deleted. Terms and conditions Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits. The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.
Sep 16, 2022
Full time
Head of Finance - R/F1c Grade O £64,162 - £74,293 pa Location Leeds Permanent Full time (up to 37 hours pw) Fixed term contract for 9-12 months Applications for part time / job share will be considered Closing date: 25 September2022 Do you want to work for an organisation that values you as an individual? An organisation that will support your professional development? What about an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of everything that it does? How about an organisation that does all these things and more? Yes? Then look no further than the West Yorkshire Combined Authority! Listen to what our staff say on our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage. We currently have a vacancy for a Interim Head of Finance to join our Finance team. It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region. In 2021 the £1.8bn devolution deal was secured for West Yorkshire. This meant the first Mayor of West Yorkshire was subsequently elected, with Tracy Brabin taking up post in May 2021. The devolution deal and election of the Mayor has enabled us to start to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and helping to deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038. To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with take a look at our latest news stories . The Role Reporting into the Director, Corporate and Commercial Services, and as Deputy s73 Officer, you will provide the financial leadership to develop and deliver the medium term financial strategy at a time of great change. Reporting into the Director, Corporate and Commercial Services, and as Deputy s73 Officer, you will provide the financial leadership to develop and deliver the medium term financial strategy at a time of great change. You will lead the finance team in maximising financial resources, take a strategic approach to the management of budgets and ensure appropriate scrutiny of financial performance and forecasts, covering all Combined Authority budgets and supporting the Mayor and Deputy Mayor Policing and Crime with their commissioning of the annual policing budget of c£500m. You will also support the go-live phase of a new integrated finance, HR and payroll system. Reporting into the Director of Corporate and Commercial Services, your key responsibilities will include: Managing £500m pa of funding, ensuring full budgetary monitoring and resource reporting to internal stakeholders and Members, supporting efficient use of resources in delivering the Combined Authority priorities Managing budget setting for Combined Authority funds and police funding, providing decision makers with the information needed to deliver a balanced budget Review the Role profile provided for more information about the responsibilities. About you You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: Extensive experience of successfully managing large scale and complex budgets in the public sector. Proven organisational and strategic leadership skills. Experience of advising and supporting a range of stakeholders including Members, government, and partner organisations. Well-developed accounting and financial skills, supported by membership of a CCAB / CIMA qualified body Our offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: 28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus bank holidays Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M-Card (Zones 1-5) Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We have also recently undergone a major office refurbishment and have bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, and just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. We also have agile working options too if you would rather work from home, or another suitable location, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme. Have a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more. To apply If this sounds like your next role, please upload your anonymised CV, and complete the application form on our application website telling us why you would be a great fit for our role. Please apply by 11:55pm on Sunday 25 September 2022. Further Information Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage. Whilst agile working is an option for most staff, there is an expectation that employees are able to attend the office in central Leeds as and when required. Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video or face to face. If you have any difficulty with the type of interview you are invited to, please inform the recruiting manager at your earliest convenience to enable them to consider an alternative solution. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page. Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for this to be deleted. Terms and conditions Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits. The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.
Head of Finance - R/F1b Grade O £64,162 pa Location Leeds Fixed term for 9 months Full time (37 hours pw) Applications for part time / job share will be considered Closing date: 21 August 2022 Do you want to work for an organisation that values you as an individual? An organisation that will support your professional development? What about an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of everything that it does? How about an organisation that does all these things and more? Yes? Then look no further than the West Yorkshire Combined Authority! Listen to what our staff say on our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage. We currently have a vacancy for an Interim Head of Finance to join our Finance team. It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region. In 2021 the £1.8bn devolution deal was secured for West Yorkshire. This meant the first Mayor of West Yorkshire was subsequently elected, with Tracy Brabin taking up post in May 2021. The devolution deal and election of the Mayor has enabled us to start to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and helping to deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038. To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with take a look at our latest news stories . The Role Reporting into the Director of Corporate and Commercial Services, and as Deputy s73 Officer, you will provide the financial leadership to develop and deliver the medium term financial strategy at a time of great change. You will lead the finance team in maximising financial resources, take a strategic approach to the management of budgets and ensure appropriate scrutiny of financial performance and forecasts, covering all Combined Authority budgets and supporting the Mayor and Deputy Mayor Policing and Crime with their commissioning of the annual policing budget of c£500m. You will also support the go-live phase of a new integrated finance, HR and payroll system. The key responsibilities are but not limited to: Managing £500m pa of funding, ensuring full budgetary monitoring and resource reporting to internal stakeholders and Members, supporting efficient use of resources in delivering the Combined Authority priorities Managing budget setting for Combined Authority funds and police funding, providing decision makers with the information needed to deliver a balanced budget Review the Role profile provided for more information about the responsibilities. For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Milne at About you You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: Extensive experience of successfully managing large scale and complex budgets in the public sector. Proven organisational and strategic leadership skills. Experience of advising and supporting a range of stakeholders including Members, government, and partner organisations. Well-developed accounting and financial skills, supported by membership of a CCAB / CIMA qualified body. Our offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: 28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus bank holidays Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M-Card (Zones 1-5) Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We have also recently undergone a major office refurbishment and have bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, and just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. We also have agile working options too if you would rather work from home, or another suitable location, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme. To apply If this sounds like your next role, please upload your anonymised CV, and complete the application form on our application website telling us why you would be a great fit for our role. Please apply by 11:55pm on Sunday 21 August 2022. Further Information The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage. Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. Whilst agile working is an option for most staff, there is an expectation that employees are able to attend the office in central Leeds as and when required. Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video or face to face. If you have any difficulty with the type of interview you are invited to, please inform the recruiting manager at your earliest convenience to enable them to consider an alternative solution. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page. Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for this to be deleted. Terms and conditions Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits. The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.
Aug 01, 2022
Full time
Head of Finance - R/F1b Grade O £64,162 pa Location Leeds Fixed term for 9 months Full time (37 hours pw) Applications for part time / job share will be considered Closing date: 21 August 2022 Do you want to work for an organisation that values you as an individual? An organisation that will support your professional development? What about an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of everything that it does? How about an organisation that does all these things and more? Yes? Then look no further than the West Yorkshire Combined Authority! Listen to what our staff say on our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage. We currently have a vacancy for an Interim Head of Finance to join our Finance team. It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region. In 2021 the £1.8bn devolution deal was secured for West Yorkshire. This meant the first Mayor of West Yorkshire was subsequently elected, with Tracy Brabin taking up post in May 2021. The devolution deal and election of the Mayor has enabled us to start to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and helping to deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038. To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with take a look at our latest news stories . The Role Reporting into the Director of Corporate and Commercial Services, and as Deputy s73 Officer, you will provide the financial leadership to develop and deliver the medium term financial strategy at a time of great change. You will lead the finance team in maximising financial resources, take a strategic approach to the management of budgets and ensure appropriate scrutiny of financial performance and forecasts, covering all Combined Authority budgets and supporting the Mayor and Deputy Mayor Policing and Crime with their commissioning of the annual policing budget of c£500m. You will also support the go-live phase of a new integrated finance, HR and payroll system. The key responsibilities are but not limited to: Managing £500m pa of funding, ensuring full budgetary monitoring and resource reporting to internal stakeholders and Members, supporting efficient use of resources in delivering the Combined Authority priorities Managing budget setting for Combined Authority funds and police funding, providing decision makers with the information needed to deliver a balanced budget Review the Role profile provided for more information about the responsibilities. For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Milne at About you You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: Extensive experience of successfully managing large scale and complex budgets in the public sector. Proven organisational and strategic leadership skills. Experience of advising and supporting a range of stakeholders including Members, government, and partner organisations. Well-developed accounting and financial skills, supported by membership of a CCAB / CIMA qualified body. Our offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: 28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus bank holidays Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M-Card (Zones 1-5) Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We have also recently undergone a major office refurbishment and have bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, and just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. We also have agile working options too if you would rather work from home, or another suitable location, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme. To apply If this sounds like your next role, please upload your anonymised CV, and complete the application form on our application website telling us why you would be a great fit for our role. Please apply by 11:55pm on Sunday 21 August 2022. Further Information The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage. Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. Whilst agile working is an option for most staff, there is an expectation that employees are able to attend the office in central Leeds as and when required. Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video or face to face. If you have any difficulty with the type of interview you are invited to, please inform the recruiting manager at your earliest convenience to enable them to consider an alternative solution. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page. Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for this to be deleted. Terms and conditions Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits. The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.
