At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial recovery and transformation in adult social care commissioning.
- Company: Local government council focused on impactful change.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working arrangements, and opportunity for exceptional candidates.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and influence across organisational boundaries.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in financial management and drive system-wide improvements.
- Qualifications: Experience in commissioning-led transformation and strong stakeholder management skills.
Duration: To be agreed (focused delivery with defined milestones) 1-2 days on site
Rate: £550–£650 per day (inside IR35, flexibility for exceptional candidates)
The Opportunity
This role will lead a focused programme of financial recovery and transformation across adult social care commissioning. The Council has identified significant outstanding debt linked to commissioned services delivered on behalf of health partners and requires a clear plan to recover this income while strengthening the systems and processes that underpin financial management. This is not a traditional finance role. The Council is seeking a leader with a strong commissioning‑led transformation background who can shape and deliver a system‑wide approach to financial recovery and improvement. While support is available from the in‑house finance team on technical areas such as accountancy, debt recovery and financial controls, the postholder will be expected to operate independently in driving change.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing the overall policy and approach to financial recovery and financial management within commissioning
- Designing and embedding operational processes and infrastructure to support effective financial control and performance
- Leading debt recovery activity, working with Integrated Care Board and Health partners to reconcile and recover outstanding funding
- Building strong, effective relationships with operational teams and system partners to ensure alignment and collective ownership
- Establishing a clear, time‑bound delivery plan, providing assurance to senior leadership and auditors
- Embedding sustainable changes that reduce the risk of debt reoccurring in the future
Context and Challenges
The Council is managing a significant level of outstanding debt relating to commissioned services. While the issue is not inherently complex, progress has been limited by a lack of structured delivery, ownership and system alignment. The broader challenge is to move beyond short‑term recovery and address the underlying system issues that have contributed to the position. This will require a transformation mindset, with the ability to influence across organisational boundaries, shape new ways of working and embed lasting change. Given the scale and system‑wide nature of the issue, success will rely on strong partnership working, clear leadership and the ability to deliver at pace while bringing others with you.
Person Profile
You will bring:
- Strong experience in commissioning‑led transformation within local government or a comparable public sector environment
- A proven track record of designing and embedding systems, processes and ways of working that drive performance improvement
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries, particularly with health partners
- The ability to operate independently, shaping approach and driving delivery with pace and clarity
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to lead system‑wide change
RQ1737383 – Interim Financial Transformation Lead (Adults Commissioning) employer: Carrington Blake Recruitment
As an employer, the Council offers a unique opportunity to lead transformative financial initiatives within the public sector, particularly in adult social care commissioning. With a focus on meaningful change and strong partnership working, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that values innovation and independent leadership. The role provides not only competitive remuneration but also the chance to make a significant impact on community services, fostering professional growth and development in a supportive environment.
Contact Details:
Carrington Blake Recruitment Recruitment Team
