Interim Head of Finance. LilyLifestyle

Interim Head of Finance

Rate: 500 - 700 per day

Contract: Interim, Full-time

Location: North West (Hybrid/Remote Working)

We are seeking an Interim Head of Finance to join a Local Authority for a six‑month assignment. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Resources to deliver on the Council's financial agenda and strategic objectives.

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Accountancy and Administration functions, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Facilitate robust financial management practices to support the authority's operational and strategic goals.
• Ensure the Council's accounting systems and procedures comply with established standards and those agreed by the Director of Finance.

• A CCAB qualification and a management qualification, with membership of a relevant accountancy body and evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
• Proven experience in managing, motivating, and leading teams, including workload planning and performance monitoring against targets.
• Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework governing local authority finance.
• Demonstrated experience in producing annual statements of accounts within strict deadlines and developing organisation‑wide budget‑setting processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim professional seeking a hands‑on leadership role. The position offers hybrid working, with an expectation of being on‑site two days per week.

If you believe you have the skills and experience required for the Interim Head of Finance role, please apply now or contact Abigail Day at Sellick Partnership
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Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances and can adapt our processes to accommodate individual needs. We support you throughout the recruitment process.

Please note:

Our advertisements use years of experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide based on the specific skills outlined in the advert. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills to fulfil the role. Our consultants assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV.