Head of Finance

Based in Essex, hybrid working (1 day a week onsite)

Inside IR35

Length: 6 months, 4 days a week

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Head of Finance to lead a critical function within the organisation. This role is responsible for shaping and delivering financial transactional services, ensuring excellence across Payments, Income, Banking, Reporting & Compliance, and Adult Social Care financial assessments.

A key focus will be supporting the Social Care Platform Programme (SCPP), a major transformation initiative modernising Adult Social Care systems. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing system implementation, integration, and ongoing development in partnership with internal teams and external suppliers.

• Lead the Payments, Income, Banking, Reporting & Compliance and Adult Social Care financial assessment strategy
• Support the modernisation of the Council's Adult Social Care systems, migrating data to new servers, improving workflow design, and delivering an integrated finance solution
• Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive end-to-end financial strategy across transactional services
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, corporate governance, and fiduciary responsibilities
• Oversee income collection and debt management, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide high-quality financial insight, data, and reporting to support decision-making and operational performance

• Degree-level education (RQF Level 6) or equivalent experience
• Professional qualification with chartered membership of a relevant body (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Extensive experience in financial systems development, implementation, and optimisation
• Understanding of the Care Act 2014, particularly financial assessments and charging
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation and cultural change programmes