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Head of Finance Operations

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance Operations to join a new national service at a critical stage in its development, playing a central role in establishing the organisation from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced senior finance professional to build a finance function from inception. This is a challenging and highly rewarding role, offering a unique opportunity to shape the financial foundations of a national service at the very start of its journey.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the design and implementation of the financial systems, controls and governance arrangements required to support a newly established organisation
  • Build a finance function from inception, ensuring that public funds are managed with integrity, transparency and value for money
  • Act as the operational lead for finance, with responsibility for establishing core accounting, budgeting, forecasting and reporting systems, alongside policies and governance
  • Work collaboratively with procurement, technology, data, operations and legal teams to ensure financial processes are fully embedded into the wider organisational build

Requirements:

  • Professionally qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Significant senior level finance leadership experience, ideally in the public sector or a complex delivery environment
  • Demonstrable experience of establishing financial systems and governance arrangements for new or transforming organisations
  • Strong technical expertise
  • Ability to operate credibly with senior stakeholders

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Job Posted:
April 20, 2026

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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