Senior Finance Job - Finance Director - Interim - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA - Public Sector PurposeProvide senior financial leadership to stabilise the organisation's financial position, strengthen core financial processes, and improve the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting. Work closely with the Board, Chief Executive, and Executive Team to support financial recovery and ensure effective information flow across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Financial Leadership & Compliance Apply strong knowledge of local authority companies and public sector financial, legal, and governance frameworks. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls. Lead assigned financial projects, delivering agreed outcomes on time and within budget. Financial Stability & Controls Strengthen financial controls, income collection, and credit management. Oversee timely, accurate management accounts and financial reporting. Ensure robust systems for payments to...

Head of Core Banking Public Sector Client 6-month contract 900 / day Umbrella London Looking for a candidate to serve as the internal SME for core banking systems, with a strong focus on Sopra Banking Software (SBS/SOPRA). Key Responsibilities: Lead technical and architectural direction for core banking (SBS/SOPRA) Provide governance, challenge suppliers, and ensure high-quality delivery Support large-scale integrations, migrations, and legacy transformation Drive cloud-native (AWS) and event-driven architecture adoption Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, delivery teams, and system integrators Key Requirements: 10+ years' experience in core banking architecture or engineering Strong hands-on expertise with SBS/SOPRA Proven experience in large-scale implementations and integrations Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at senior level Experience with cloud (AWS), digital banking, and modern architectures...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an experienced Integration Lead with a passion for digital engineering? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Role: Integration Lead Duration: 6 Months (extension options) Location: Warwick (Remote, 1 day a month in office) Rate: 950 per day (umbrella) About the Role: Join our client as a Digital Engineering Configuration Lead and play a pivotal role in establishing and managing configuration management across digital engineering platforms. Your...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you a seasoned Integration Architect ready to make a significant impact in the utilities industry? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Digital Integration Lead who is passionate about driving seamless integration of Digital Engineering platforms across the organization. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for ensuring coherent data flows and interoperability, we want to hear from you! Role: Integration Architect Duration: 6 Months (extension options) Location: Warwick (Remote, 1 day a month in office) Rate: 950 per day (umbrella)...

Job Title: Commercial Director - Major complex project Role Purpose The Commercial Director will lead all commercial, contractual, and procurement activities across a major complex programme. This role is critical in ensuring robust commercial governance, effective risk management, and value optimisation across one of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Strategic Commercial Leadership Develop and implement the overarching commercial strategy aligned with programme objectives. Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, advising on commercial risk, opportunities, and market conditions. Lead commercial input into business case development, funding approvals, and stakeholder reporting. Contract & Procurement Management Oversee procurement strategy and execution for major works packages (e.g. tunnelling, highways, structures, enabling works). Lead negotiations for high-value, complex contracts (e.g. NEC, FIDIC or bespoke...