Interim Head of Finance – North West

Employer: Parkinson Lee Executive Search are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance on behalf of a large, complex public sector organisation in the North West of England. This interim appointment will cover a period of permanent recruitment, and the successful candidate must be available to start immediately.

Location: North West – 2 days per week on site

Day Rate / Package: £550-£650 per day Inside of IR35

Base pay range

This range is provided by Parkinson | Lee Executive Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Role

• Lead financial planning, reporting and analysis to support senior decision making
• Maintain and develop the Medium-Term Financial Strategy
• Oversee financial operations and ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide leadership in public sector finance and embed best practice
• Support transformation programmes with financial expertise
• Contribute at senior leadership level to organisation-wide priorities

The Person

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA - CIPFA or CCAB highly desirable) with senior-level experience in local government or a comparable public sector organisation
• Proven track record in a Head of Finance role or equivalent
• Skilled communicator able to translate complex financial data into clear insight
• Immediate availability to take on a high-impact interim role
• Strong, hands on leader with the ability to motivate and develop finance teams

This is a critical interim role in a changing organisation, offering the chance to make a tangible impact from day one.

About Parkinson Lee

Parkinson | Lee Executive Search, part of the Elevation Recruitment Group, is a Yorkshire based executive search firm with an extensive regional network and national search capability.

Our search team deliver executive assignments on behalf of a comprehensive list of FTSE and AIM listed Plc’s, Private Equity and Venture Capital, SME and Not For Profit / Public Sector organisations.

Check out our website for further information.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management
• Industries: Accounting, Government Administration, and Not-for-Profit/Public Sector

This description focuses on the interim opportunity and the requirements to undertake the role effectively.