Head of Finance

The OpportunityThis is a 6 month day rate opportunity for a Head of Finance for a not for profit organisation in North Yorkshire.As Head of Finance, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across the finance function, ensuring strong financial management, governance, and continuous improvement as the organisation grows and transforms.About the roleProvide expert financial leadership, advice, planning, and reporting across the organisationLead the development and delivery of financial strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance standardsOversee financial performance management and reporting to LeadershipLead the production of quarterly budget reports and treasury management updatesManage the 2025/26 year-end accounts process and audit Lead the development of the 2026/27 budgeting cycleSupport the implementation of a new financial management systemDrive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes, and reportingAbout YouFully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experienceProven track record in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within the public sector or a similarly complex organisationStrong technical accounting expertise, including year-end accounts and audit management Experience leading budgeting processes, financial planning, and strategy Experience of financial systems change / transformation (Oracle experience desirable)Excellent stakeholder management ..... full job details .....