Location: (Hybrid working - min. one day a week onsite in Ipswich) Details: A forward-thinking public sector organisation is seeking an accomplished Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across its Technical and Financial Planning functions. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and working closely with the Director of Resources, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust, compliant, and forward-looking financial operations that support organisational priorities and long-term sustainability. The Role You will lead an experienced team across Financial Planning and Technical Finance, driving excellence in statutory and corporate financial management. Key responsibilities include: Providing strategic leadership across statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance. Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Executive, Committees, and senior leadership team. Leading the annual closure of accounts process and overseeing the production of the Statement of Accounts, including liaison with External Audit. Line managing the Finance Manager and providing clear strategic direction across Technical Finance, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team. Identifying and lead opportunities for innovation, strengthened compliance, improved controls, and risk mitigation. Ensuring adherence to evolving legislation, accounting standards, and best practice guidance. About You You will be a qualified finance professional (CIP