Head of Finance

SF Recruitment currently working with a Government department that is seeking a Head of Finance for a 12 month maternity cover to support the Director of Finance. This position is based in their London office (Camden), with a hybrid working policy of 3 days in the office. Please see more responsibilities on the role below; - 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 GAD's 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 e.g. cash flow management and act as the main contact to the NAO and GIAA. - Lead on external reporting to HM Treasury and Cabinet Office, e.g. 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. - 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. They are looking for a someone to join at the start in of Feb so you will need to be on a short notice period of available immediately. Please apply if this position sounds of interest, or email directly if you have any more questions.