About the Role
I nterim Head of Finance - Transactional Services and Systems Based in Essex, hybrid working (1 day a week onsite) Inside IR35 Length: 6 months, 4 days a week We are seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Head of Finance to lead a critical function within the organisation. This role is responsible for shaping and delivering financial transactional services, ensuring excellence across Payments, Income, Banking, Reporting & Compliance, and Adult Social Care financial assessments. A key focus will be supporting the Social Care Platform Programme (SCPP), a major transformation initiative modernising Adult Social Care systems. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing system implementation, integration, and ongoing development in partnership with internal teams and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Payments, Income, Banking, Reporting & Compliance and Adult Social Care financial assessment strategy Support the modernisation of the Council’s Adult Social Care systems, migrating data to new servers, improving workflow design, and delivering an integrated finance solution Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive end-to-end financial strategy across transactional services Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, corporate governance, and fiduciary responsibilities Oversee income collection and debt management, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness Provide high-quality financial insight, data, and reporting to support decision-making and operational performance The Experience You Will Bring: Degree-level education (RQF Level 6) or equivalent experience Professional qualification with chartered membership of a relevant body (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA) Extensive experience in financial systems development, implementation, and optimisation Understanding of the Care Act 2014, particularly financial assessments and charging Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation and cultural change programmes