Head of Finance and Section 151 Officer

Head of Finance S151

Home Counties

Working pattern: Hybrid

Contract length: 6 months.

Rate: Negotiable P/D umbrella

I am currently working on behalf of a local authority client in the home counties who is looking for an interim Head of Finance (S151) to join their team.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will oversee a diverse portfolio, including Accountancy, Revenues and Benefits, Audit, and Procurement. Your role involves guiding budgeting processes, providing financial assurance, and exploring innovative service delivery models to maximise value for our residents. By collaborating with council leaders and external partners, you will enhance our financial resilience and support broader strategic objectives.

About you:

• Confident and adaptable leader looking to drive strategic change within the local authority.
• Bring a proven track record in managing large-scale budgets, developing financial strategies, and navigating complex financial landscapes.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and build effective relationships with council members, stakeholders, and teams, are essential.
• A solutions-focused mindset, capable of providing reassurance and clarity across departments, along with experience in managing diverse teams and supporting business transformation, will also be critical.

Essential requirements:

• Recent local authority experience as a Section 151 Officer
• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or CCAB)

Please do not apply to this role if you do not have recent local authority experience as a Section 151 officer.

If you are interested in this position, please call Kate on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.