Interim Head of Treasury
Location: London
Rate: £675 per day (Umbrella)
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of Treasury to join the Finance Leadership Team of a prominent council in London. This pivotal role involves shaping and driving the Council’s Treasury strategy and policy while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and optimising financial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the preparation, maintenance, and delivery of the Council’s Treasury Strategy and Policy. Assess and optimise the Council’s treasury position in light of developments within the capital programme and financial markets. Manage cash flows, short-term investments, and borrowing, ensuring alignment with the approved Treasury Management Strategy Statement. Advise on long-term financing opportunities and strategies, including the most opportune timing and duration of borrowing, such as from PWLB sources. Publish treasury reports and lead the creation of the annual Treasury Management Strategy Statement. Provide leadership to the Council’s banking team and treasury functions. Support the S151 Officer with constitutional responsibilities related to treasury management and statutory financial reporting. Monitor and review the performance of service suppliers, including the Council’s banker and treasury management advisers, ensuring contracts are re-let in a timely manner. Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Degree level or equivalent qualification, with relevant professional experience. Membership of a professional body (e.g., CCAB) or substantial relevant experience in treasury or finance. Demonstrated experience at a senior management level in treasury or finance, with a track record of advising trustees or directors on treasury matters. Exceptional communication and analytical skills. Proven ability to navigate complex service delivery challenges within a political environment. Experience collaborating with high-level internal and external stakeholders.
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Lead the preparation, maintenance, and delivery of the Council’s Treasury Strategy and Policy. Assess and optimise the Council’s treasury position in light of developments within the capital programme and financial markets. Manage cash flows, short-term investments, and borrowing, ensuring alignment with the approved Treasury Management Strategy Statement. Advise on long-term financing opportunities and strategies, including the most opportune timing and duration of borrowing, such as from PWLB sources. Publish treasury reports and lead the creation of the annual Treasury Management Strategy Statement. Provide leadership to the Council’s banking team and treasury functions. Support the S151 Officer with constitutional responsibilities related to treasury management and statutory financial reporting. Monitor and review the performance of service suppliers, including the Council’s banker and treasury management advisers, ensuring contracts are re-let in a timely manner. Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Degree level or equivalent qualification, with relevant professional experience. Membership of a professional body (e.g., CCAB) or substantial relevant experience in treasury or finance. Demonstrated experience at a senior management level in treasury or finance, with a track record of advising trustees or directors on treasury matters. Exceptional communication and analytical skills. Proven ability to navigate complex service delivery challenges within a political environment. Experience collaborating with high-level internal and external stakeholders.
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