Head of Financial Services in London

Head of Financial Services 📍 London | Permanent | £100,000 NEGOTIABLE Salary + Benefits Lead Financial Excellence at a Senior Strategic Level We are seeking an exceptional Head of Financial Services to provide strategic financial leadership within a large and complex organisation. This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for driving financial sustainability, strengthening governance, delivering transformational change, and leading a high-performing finance team Reporting directly to the Director of Financial Services, you will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, influencing senior stakeholders, and ensuring robust financial management across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of financial strategy, medium-term financial planning, and budget setting. Provide expert financial advice to senior leadership teams and key stakeholders to support strategic decision-making. Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, risk management, and statutory compliance. Drive continuous improvement, transformation programmes, and digital innovation across finance services. Ensure robust financial controls, governance frameworks, and value-for-money initiatives are embedded throughout the organisation. Lead, develop, and inspire a team of qualified finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Present financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership, boards, and committees. About You To be successful, you will possess: A recognised CCAB accounting qualification with significant post-qualification experience. Extensive experience in strategic financial leadership within a complex environment. Strong knowledge of financial planning, accounting standards, governance, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrable experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at senior level. A proven track record of delivering transformation, efficiencies, and improved financial performance. What's on Offer? Salary of £100,000+ Permanent position Senior leadership opportunity with significant organisational impact Excellent benefits package Career-defining role with the opportunity to shape financial strategy and drive transformationIf you are a commercially minded finance leader with the vision, credibility, and expertise to deliver strategic financial excellence, we would welcome your application. Apply today to be considered for this outstanding leadership opportunity. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser