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Head of Corporate Finance - Senior Leadership Opportunity

Sheffield Permanent £77,259 - £86,055 per year View Job Description
This is a senior leadership role leading a large, multi‑disciplinary corporate finance function of 40+ colleagues, covering Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Exchequer, Pensions, Payroll and Systems. You will work closely with the Chief Finance Officer to shape strategy, bring alignment across teams, and ensure finance is a forward‑looking and trusted partner to the wider organisation.
  • Leading a 40+ corporate finance team across core service areas
  • Senior leadership role influencing strategy and key decisions

About Our Client

This is a senior leadership opportunity within a large and complex public sector organisation serving a diverse community across a significant geographic region in Yorkshire.With a substantial budget and a sizeable workforce, the organisation plays a critical role in delivering essential services and supporting local communities. Finance sits at the heart of this, ensuring resources are used effectively, transparently, and in the public interest.The organisation is entering a significant period of change, with a focus on strengthening financial capability, improving systems, and continuing to embed a culture of continuous improvement. This creates a genuine opportunity to shape how finance supports future priorities.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this is a visible and influential leadership role at a key moment for the organisation. You will lead a sizeable corporate finance function of 40+ colleagues, bringing together a range of teams and disciplines into a clear, aligned and high‑performing function.This is not just a technical finance position. You will play a central role in shaping the direction of the finance function, helping translate strategy into practical delivery and ensuring finance is a forward‑looking, trusted partner to the wider organisation.You will:

  • Provide leadership to a broad corporate finance function, creating clarity, alignment and a strong sense of purpose
  • Work closely with the Chief Finance Officer to shape long‑term financial strategy and priorities
  • Translate organisational objectives into clear, deliverable financial plans
  • Ensure strong financial governance, planning and reporting frameworks are in place
  • Support and challenge senior stakeholders to enable effective decision‑making
  • Lead and develop high‑performing teams, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture
  • Play a key role in ongoing transformation activity, including systems, processes and ways of working
  • Deputise for the Chief Finance Officer as required



The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Corporate Finance should have:

  • A professional qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Proven experience in corporate finance within the public sector or similar industries.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and risk management.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.



You will be an experienced finance leader who is comfortable operating at senior level within a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment.You're likely to bring:

  • Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles
  • A track record of managing and developing larger teams (typically 20+), with a focus on building a positive, high‑performing culture
  • The ability to motivate, engage and bring consistency across teams, particularly through periods of change
  • Strong understanding of public sector finance and governance frameworks
  • The ability to translate complex financial information into practical insight
  • A collaborative approach, with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively
  • Experience leading teams through transformation and embedding new ways of working
  • A genuine interest in developing people, shaping team structures and supporting succession planning
  • A professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is expected.

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £77,259 to £86,055 per annum depending on experience
  • Generous annual leave allowance of 34 days (plus bank holidays)
  • LGPS Pension Scheme with an employer pension contribution of 11.6%
  • Hybrid working available with a minimum requirement of 3 days a week in the office
  • Flexible working and flexi-time available as well as a number of excellent family friendly policies



Closing date - 2nd July 2026

Contact
Nicola Harper
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7045899
Phone number
+441618286230

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Sheffield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicola Harper
Consultant phone
+441618286230
Job reference
JN-062026-7045899