Interim Head of Finance

Interim Head of Finance needed in Northallerton, £37.02ph PAYE – Reference: RQ1730370

6 months, with opportunity to apply for a permanent role when advertised.

Purpose of the Role:
To provide strategic and operational leadership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and transformation as the organisation evolves post-devolution.

Key Priorities :
• Lead production of quarterly budgetary reports and treasury management updates for Leadership, the Client, and Audit Committee.
• Manage the year-end audit for 2025/26
• Lead development of the budgeting process for 2026/27.
• Support the transition from Xero to Oracle as the CA’s general ledger and financial management system.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide expert financial advice, planning, and reporting across the CA.
• Lead financial strategy, performance management, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee service-level agreements for finance-related services and support the development of a unified internal finance function.
• Deputise for the Assistant Director of Finance and Director of Resources as required.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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