Director of Finance (Interim)

Director of Finance - Interim

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Director of Finance to provide senior leadership across the Resources Service Area during a critical transition period.

This is a high-profile interim assignment focused on leading the Council's financial management through year end and into the next budget setting cycle, while supporting the organisation through a significant finance system transition.

What's on Offer

Rate: £900 per day, inside IR35
Hours: 35 per week
Contract length: 3-6 months initially
Working pattern: Hybrid
Start: ASAP / subject to notice

The Role

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the Council's finance function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial services aligned with the organisation's core values.

You will work alongside the outgoing post holder during a structured handover period to secure organisational knowledge and ensure continuity of service. While not directly managing the finance system replacement project, you will play a key supporting role in guiding teams through the transition and maintaining service standards.

Key responsibilities:

1. Leading the Council's finance service during a critical year-end and budget preparation period.
2. Providing visible strategic leadership across the Resources Service Area.
3. Supporting colleagues through the implementation of a new finance system.
4. Ensuring strong financial governance, controls and regulatory compliance.
5. Maintaining service continuity and performance during organisational change.
6. Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders across the Council.
7. Overseeing the smooth transfer of responsibilities during the handover period.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Significant senior leadership experience within Local Authority finance
• A strong track record of delivering financial services in complex environments
• Experience operating through periods of organisational or systems change
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
• A commitment to ethical leadership and public service values
• The ability to maintain robust financial controls and governance
• CCAB qualification (or equivalent senior-level experience)

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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