Head of Finance and Commerical

Sewell Wallis is recruiting for a Head of Finance and Commercial for a South Yorkshire public sector organisation based in Sheffield. This is a senior leadership role reporting into the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for shaping financial strategy, driving commercial performance and ensuring strong financial governance across the organisation.

Leading and developing the finance and commercial team, driving engagement and improvement

Delivering financial strategy, annual budgets and strategic advice to the CEO and ELT

Producing accurate reporting, forecasting and financial models for ELT and Board decisions

Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, audit standards and government frameworks

Overseeing annual accounts, external audit, procurement and commercial policy compliance

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIPFA, ACCA or CIMA) with senior-level experience

Proven leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams

Strong strategic thinker with the ability to deliver operational excellence

Skilled in budgeting, costing models and financial analysis

Excellent communicator with strong collaboration skills and commitment to inclusion

Hybrid working- 2 days per week in the Sheffield office

25 days annual leave rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

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