Interim Head of Finance - Adult social care

  • MLC Partners
  • Apr 14, 2026
Contractor Accounting

Job Description

Interim Head of Finance - Adult Social Care

London Borough Council

Circa £700 per day, inside IR35

Hybrid working

Role description:

  • Lead the financial strategy, planning, and forecasting for Adult Social Care
  • Oversee budget setting, in-year monitoring, and delivery of savings / transformation programmes.
  • Lead the finance team / business partnering function supporting ASC services.
  • Support medium-term financial strategy (MTFS) and long-term sustainability planning.
  • Ensuring robust financial control and governance.

Role requirements:

  • Qualified accountant Significant experience in local government finance, specifically Adult Social Care.
  • Proven track record operating at Head of Finance / senior business partnering level.
  • Strong understanding of: ASC funding and demand pressures
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders