Head of Finance

Posting date06 November 2024

Closing date06/12/2024 10:48:43

Salary£36.47 per hour

LocationBlackburn, North West, BB2 1DH

CompanyESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD

Job typeContract

HoursFull Time

Reference15540295

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Head of Finance needed in Blackburn


The rate is £36.47ph PAYE


This is a temporary role


The reference number is: 0009 6A43 / 1


The successful candidate will be required to attend the office 3 days per week. Lots of flexibility around when they need to be there and for appointments and life etc, however must be present and must be happy to be present.


They must be qualified accountant and must display evidence of significant recent experience within Adult Social Care finance at a senior level.


Our client are looking for a qualified, talented, motivated, experienced and enthusiastic accountant to join an Adults & Health Directorate and take responsibility for leading Adult Care Finance and Performance teams. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Local Authority finance professional with the right value base and preferably Adult Social Care experience, to join a senior leadership team and help take our services to the next level.


They will take responsibility for our finance teams and performance monitoring team developing the plans necessary to deliver excellent services to our residents and will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the services and support our staff to make the continuous improvements needed to enable our services to flourish.


The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting the development of social care and public health services, offering inspiring leadership to our teams and influencing the strategic direction of our services linked to regulatory and business plan requirements. We are on an improvement journey and have brought together a range of services including for example commissioning, finance and performance, which with your expertise, will support the Directorate to operate within budgets and evidence compliance with a range of regulated activities.


Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.


If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.


Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.


All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.


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