Head of Finance/Senior Finance Business Partner

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be recruiting for two interim roles, on behalf of one of our Police clients.Candidates must have prior experience of working for the Police, along with current valid security clearance.Start: JanuaryDuration: 6-9 monthsLocation: Hybrid/SouthwestThere are two roles available.Head of Finance - rate circa £650 per day umbrellaSupporting the CFOs and representing the Finance function at organisational boardsLead the preparation of annual budgetsManage the monthly reporting cycle to ensure the organisation has access to timely and materially accurate financial informationEnsure that robust financial procedures and processes are in place and are adhered toOversee the preparation of compliant statutory accountsOversee preparation and timely submission of required financial and benchmarking returnsMaintain a focus on innovation and continuous improvementMaintain and manage finance relationships with external stakeholdersManage treasury management activitiesManage the delivery of pension administration activitiesManage and develop the finance teamEnsure adherence to Nolan Principles and the Policing Code of EthicsSenior Finance Business Partner - rate circa £350-£450 per day umbrellaPartner Business units to deliver their operational objectivesSupport the delivery of a well-run organisation through robust delivery, prioritisation, risk management, financial governance, and oversight of budgetsAct as the single point of reference finance support to senior leaders in the organisationEnsure that the annual business plan and budgets are internally coherent, and directly correlate to the organisations development as a wholeFocus on the strategic finance requirement(s) of the business, understanding the business plan/ priority outcomes and what this means for budget holders and the wider Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP)Review the forecast figures components to identify inconsistencies and ensure robustness of figuresEnsure delivery of growth and saving initiatives in co-ordination with Head of Finance and the Business UnitsMaintain and develop key relationships with HR business partners, Policy and Planning officersMaintain the budgeted establishment for your areas of business and update that in accordance with the agreed HR establishment, and their recruitment and turnover plansCo-ordinate the monthly performance monitoring process (for revenue and capital)Own the grants register and ensure that there are processes in place to ensure they are up to date at all timesIdentify and evaluate and if necessary escalate in a timely fashion the financial risks and opportunities in the business, identifying actions to mitigate risks and to exploit the opportunities/realise efficiency savingsIf you fit these requirements and would like to find out more, please submit your CV or contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership Derby office for a confidential chat.

Created: 2025-12-12