Overview
HEAD OF FINANCE – TECHNICAL | LOCAL AUTHORITY | PERMANENT
Everest Recruitment and Services Ltd is supporting a Public sector client via an approved DPS route with the recruitment of a Head of Finance – Technical permanently. This is a senior leadership opportunity within local government, offering the chance to provide strategic financial leadership during a period of significant organizational change, including Local Government Reorganization (LGR) across Suffolk.
Role Details
* Role: Head of Finance – Technical
* Location: Ipswich (Hybrid – minimum 1 day per week onsite)
* Contract: Permanent | Full-time (37 hours per week)
* Salary: £63,092 – £67,853
* Additional: Potential designation as Deputy Section 151 Officer (+ £5,000 allowance)
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Council’s Technical Finance function
* Provide strategic leadership across: Statutory accounting; Treasury management; Taxation and financial compliance
* Lead year-end closure of accounts and production of the Statement of Accounts
* Act as a principal financial advisor to senior leadership, the Executive, and Committees
* Liaise with External Audit
* Line manage senior finance staff and provide strategic direction across technical, treasury, insurance, income, and payments teams
* Identify opportunities for innovation, compliance improvement, and financial risk mitigation
Essential Requirements
* Fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA / ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Proven experience delivering high-quality technical/statutory finance services
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Local government or public-sector finance experience (highly desirable)
Why Apply?
* Senior strategic role with real organizational influence
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Strong local-government benefits package
* Opportunity to play a key role in a once-in-a-generation 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)
#J-18808-Ljbffr