Interim Finance Director

Lanarkshire  ‐ Onsite
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Interim Finance Director - Leading public sector organisation Scotland Initial 6 month Contract circa £100k + package

Harvey Nash Finance's prestigious public sector client has recently embarked on a large scale change programme throughout Scotland. This is one of the largest change programmes in the public sector in Scotland for a number of years. They have reached a critical point and are looking for an interim finance director to assess performance and help them fully prepare for the integration.

You will sit on an interim executive panel that will shape the strategy for the organisation over the next year. This interim position will provide you with an excellent opportunity to use your finance knowledge and skills within a challenging environment. This role is working in one of the most high profile change programmes across the public sector and it will make a big difference to how the sector is run and how it progresses going forward. It really presents an excellent opportunity to work in a high pressure environment that will push on your career.

The position offers circa £100k + package depending on experience.

The public sector body is looking for a candidate with the following experience:
- Senior level financial management experience
- Experience within the public sector in a strategic finance role
- Strategic awareness and the ability to work effectively implementing change whilst thinking of the bigger picture.
- Strong team player experience
- Strong IT skills for development of reports and financial baselines
- Public sector experience is desired though not essential if you display the correct competencies
- Experience with complex change programme with a number of conflicting party involvement
- Professional accounting qualification (ICAS, ACCA or CIMA)

The role requires you to:
- As a key member of the executive team you will shape the strategic direction of the organisation
- Provide strong leadership to the organisation and offer strategic advice in finance to the interim executive board.
- Lead the organisation's risk management and produce performance reports to improve company's overall performance
- Lead the finance team and manage a budget of up to £1bn
- Develop the on- going strategy of the programme of change

Overall this is an exciting and nationwide project that will make a real difference to the efficiency of this public sector body. It will definitely be an interesting project to work in, and one that could potentially lead to an 18 month contract.

To find out more information about the vacancy and to apply please contact a member of the Finance team at Harvey Nash.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
6 months
From
Harvey Nash Plc
Published at
25.12.2012
Project ID:
465503
Contract type
Freelance
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