Head of Finance

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Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Local Authority in Suffolk who are looking to recruit an experienced Head of Finance on a permanent basis.

The client is on an ambitious journey and as part of this, there is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, passionate and positive Head of Finance to bring financial expertise and leadership to the Organisation. Reporting to the Council's Assistant Director, Finance and working closely with their Director of Resources, you will lead their experienced Financial Planning and Technical Finance functions.

The Council is also preparing for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), a once-in-a-generation transformation in how local services are delivered across Suffolk. This role will be critical in maintaining strong financial management and resilience throughout this period of change, ensuring the Council is well-positioned for a sustainable future.

Contract: Full time & permanent

Salary: £63,092 - £67,853 per annum

Working pattern: Hybrid (1 day a week minimum in the office)

The role:

You will lead the Council's technical finance function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial operations. Key responsibilities include:

Providing strategic leadership on statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance.
Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Council, Executive, Committees, and senior managers.
Leading the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts, and liaison with External Audit.
Line managing the Finance Manager and providing strategic direction to the Technical, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team.
Identifying and leading opportunities for innovation, compliance improvements, and risk mitigation.
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.About you:

The client is looking for qualified finance professionals (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with:

Strong leadership and people management skills.
A track record of delivering high-quality financial services in a complex organisation.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and innovation.
Highly organised and agile, with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment.
Experience in local government or a similar public sector environment is highly desirable.As well as a good salary, they offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, relocation assistance, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, an employee assistance programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For the right candidate, the role may include designation as the Council's Deputy Section 151 Officer. Where this applies, an additional allowance of £5,000 will be provided to reflect these statutory responsibilities.

If you are have all the experience, skills and knowledge to carry out the role as set out above, please apply ASAP!

Closing date: Wednesday 1st April 2026.

Thank you

Charlotte Townend

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Location:
Ipswich
Salary:
£63,092 - £67,853 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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