Interim Head of Finance
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Posted: 11/05/2026
- £600 - £700 per day
- North East
- Temporary
Interim Head of Finance - Combined Authority
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Combined Authority in the North East to appoint an Interim Head of Finance to provide senior leadership across their finance function during a key period of change.
This is a senior interim leadership assignment focused on financial management, reporting, compliance, budget setting, year-end audit and finance transformation as the organisation continues to evolve post-devolution.
What's on Offer
- Rate: £600 - £700 per day estimated
- Inside IR35
- Contract length: 6 months initially
- Full-time, 37 hours per week
- Hybrid working, with some on-site presence expected
- Expected Start: Late May 2026
The Role
The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership across the finance function, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, reporting and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading quarterly budgetary reporting and treasury management updates
- Managing the 2025/26 year-end audit
- Leading the 2026/27 budget-setting process
- Supporting the transition from Xero to Oracle
- Providing senior financial advice, planning and reporting
- Supporting the development of a unified internal finance function
- Deputising for senior finance leadership where required
- Driving improvement across finance systems, processes and reporting
About You
You will ideally have:
- Fully qualified accountant status, CCAB / CIPFA or equivalent
- Senior finance leadership experience within local government, a combined authority or wider public sector setting
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including year-end accounts and audit preparation
- Experience of budget setting, financial strategy and senior stakeholder engagement
- Treasury management and financial reporting experience
- Finance systems transformation / implementation exposure, with Oracle experience desirable
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior officers, Members and Committees
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.
INDSCGBR
We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.
If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV to , including your details. T&Cs apply.
Brad Robertson
Senior Consultant