Overview
HEAD OF FINANCE – FINANCIAL PLANNING & REPORTING | LOCAL AUTHORITY | PERMANENT
Everest Recruitment and Services Ltd is supporting Public sector client via an approved DPS route with the recruitment of a Head of Finance – Financial Planning & Reporting on a permanent basis.
This is a senior leadership role within local government, offering the opportunity to shape strategic financial planning, budgeting, and reporting during a period of significant organisational change, including Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) across Suffolk.
Role details
* Role: Head of Finance – Financial Planning & Reporting
* Location: Ipswich (Hybrid – minimum 1 day per week onsite)
* Contract: Permanent | Full-time (37 hours per week)
* Salary: Up to £67,853
* Additional: Potential designation as Deputy Section 151 Officer (+ £5,000 allowance)
Key responsibilities
* Lead the Council's Financial Planning & Reporting function
* Lead development and delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and annual budget-setting process
* Act as a principal financial advisor to senior leadership, Executive and Committees
* Oversee budget monitoring and financial reporting to support effective decision-making
* Line manage senior finance staff and provide strategic direction to the Financial Planning & Reporting team
* Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and financial governance
* Identify opportunities for financial innovation, income generation, and cost reduction
Essential requirements
* Fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA / ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)
* Strong leadership and people-management capability
* Proven experience delivering financial planning, budgeting, and reporting in complex organisations
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Local government or public-sector finance experience (highly desirable)
Why apply?
* Senior strategic leadership role with real influence
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Strong local-government benefits package
* Opportunity to play a key role in long-term public-sector transformation
How to apply
For a confidential discussion or to apply via the approved recruitment process, please contact:
Everest Recruitment and Services Ltd
Email: Recruitment@evereuser.co.uk
Phone: 01772 281848
Deadline for CVs and supporting statements: 8 February 2026
Interviews: 18 February 2026 (face-to-face)
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