Head of Finance Location: Suffolk Contract: Permanent Salary: £63-67k per annum Start Date: Flexible Contact: Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Suffolk for a Head of Finance to join the team on a permanent basis. The postholder will be required to lead the technical finance function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial operations.Key ResponsibilitiesProvision of strategic leadership on statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance.Acting as a principal financial advisor to the company, Executive, Committees, and senior managers.Leading the closure of accounts, production of 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.CandidateCriteriaCIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification, with experience in local government or similar public sector highly desirable.Strong leadership and people management, with confident and effective communication and influencing skills.Proven experience of delivering high-quality financial services in a complex organisation.A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and innovation.Highly organised and agile, with the ability to ada