Head of Finance

Adecco Public Sector are currently partnered with a Government organisation to recruit a Head of Finance to join them for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to demonstrate existing financial accounting and reporting skills whilst gaining an insight into the working if a unique ALB at the heart of central government.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a broad range of activities in a commercial organisation operating within government. This is an exciting time to join the organisation - they are setting out their strategy over the next five years, articulating our ambition and goals to continue to support the government and wider public sector. They are also planning our transition to a new finance system, delivering efficiencies across the departing, enhancing decision making and transform the way they work.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the Finance team through transition to a new finance system.
• Assure key business and system changes, working closely with colleagues across the department to ensure future changes align to relevant accounting standards, best practice and Government Functional Standards, protecting the organisations ability to meet statutory accounting and control obligations whilst embedding best practice in financial reporting and insight.
• Lead on financial accounting, including preparation of the annual report and accounts, audit exercises, operational financial activity eg cash flow management and act as the main contact to the NAO and GIAA.
• Lead on external reporting to HM Treasury and Cabinet Office, eg Main and Supplementary Estimates, spending controls and transparency returns.
• Provision of expert technical financial advice - which can include sensitive and complex accounting and budgeting issues.
• Ensure robust stewardship of, and accounting for, public money, underpinned by effective planning and internal controls.
• Championing sound financial management across the organisation, reviewing financial operations and performance and providing appropriate challenge and support.
• Provide high quality information and advice to inform the Executive committee and Board, supporting prioritisation decisions at departmental level.
• Provide inspirational leadership and act as a deputy for the Director of Finance and Operations in relevant areas.
• Develop and support a high performing team, leaning into other key team and directorate priorities, as required.

Location

This role is available with hybrid working pattern. 60% attendance will be required at either of the organisations London or Edinburgh offices