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Head of Finance

Liverpool Temporary £62,000 - £76,000 per year View Job Description
An experienced and strategically minded Head of Finance opportunity to lead financial planning, analysis and reporting across a large and complex organisational environment. This role will be central to shaping financial strategy, supporting senior leaders with critical insights, and ensuring strong financial stewardship across all departments.
  • Excellent benefits package
  • 12 month contract

About Our Client

As a key member of the senior management team, you will work closely with budget holders and operational leads to translate organisational priorities into sustainable financial plans. You will provide clear, expert guidance on financial performance, enabling informed decision-making and long-term stability.

Job Description

Duties and tasks of the Head of Finance:

  • Lead the financial planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting and delivering accurate, timely financial reports
  • Partner closely with senior leadership to align financial strategy with organisational priorities
  • Provide expert financial analysis to support strategic planning, business cases and new initiatives
  • Drive improvements in reporting, processes, systems and financial controls
  • Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, year end information and contributions to committee papers
  • Lead, motivate and develop members of the finance team
  • Monitor external financial developments and regulatory changes, ensuring compliance and early action where needed
  • Deputise for senior finance leadership when required



The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Finance should have:

  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA/ CIPFA/ CCAB)
  • Experience delivering finance change or working in complex, multi layered environments.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and non finance members



What's on Offer

  • Enhanced pension contribution
  • Enhanced holiday allowance
  • 35 hour working week
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Fixed-term contract within a reputable large organisation
  • Opportunities to develop skills within the accounting and finance sector
  • Work within a structured and supportive environment
  • +many more



Contact
Charlotte Gray
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6970281
Phone number
+44 151 255 3757

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Liverpool
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Charlotte Gray
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3757
Job reference
JN-032026-6970281