Head of Finance

Head of Finance
Location: Suffolk
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £63-67k per annum
Start Date: Flexible
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Suffolk for a Head of Finance to join the team on a permanent basis. The postholder will be required to lead the technical finance function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of strategic leadership on statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance.
• Acting as a principal financial advisor to the company, Executive, Committees, and senior managers.
• Leading the closure of accounts, production of Statement of Accounts, and liaison with External Audit.
• Line managing the Finance Manager and providing strategic direction to the Technical, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team.
• Identifying and leading opportunities for innovation, compliance improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.

Candidate Criteria

• CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification, with experience in local government or similar public sector highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and people management, with confident and effective communication and influencing skills.
• Proven experience of delivering high-quality financial services in a complex organisation.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and innovation.
• Highly organised and agile, with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.