Head of finance - Resources
Interim Head of Finance – London Borough Council
Contract: Interim | – 6 Months
Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid – London office (minimum 2 days per week)
Start Date: Mid-December 2023
About the Role
Panoramic Associates are working with a London Borough Council to recruit an experienced Interim Head of Finance to provide leadership and stability during a critical transition period. This is a high-profile role, reporting into Senior Finance Management, with responsibility for guiding a newly restructured team and delivering key statutory processes.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the Q3 Budget Monitoring process.
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Finalise Budget Papers for Council and Leadership Team in February.
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Oversee and support Year-End Closure.
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Manage and mentor a small finance team.
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Provide clear, imperative financial messaging tailored for senior leadership and political members.
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Challenge assumptions and ensure robust financial governance across directorates.
What We’re Looking For
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Local Government finance expertise – significant, recent experience is essential.
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Proven track record of leading finance teams (minimum 2-3 staff).
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Strong stakeholder management – confident in engaging senior leadership and political members.
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Skilled at translating complex finance into clear, accessible messaging for non-finance audiences.
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A hands-on, proactive, and resilient – able to challenge directors and senior managers effectively.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please apply here. I will contact people in the order of receipt.
