Head of Finance (FTC 12 months maternity cover)| £70k + great pension, London or Edinburgh 3 days a week onsiteReporting to Director of Finance and Operations. Up to 2 direct reports (team of 8)Waverly, Edinburgh, EH8 8FT, United Kingdom or South Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 4PUOur client is a non-ministerial government department that provides actuarial advice to other government departments and organisations in the public sector in the UK and around the world. Their mission is to support effective decision-making and robust reporting within government as the first-choice provider of actuarial and specialist analysis, advice and assurance.The finance team is small, but it has a broad and varied remit. This is an exciting time to join the organisation - we are setting out our strategy over the next five years. We are also planning our transition to a new finance system, delivering efficiencies across the departing, enhancing decision making and transform the way we work.This is a great opportunity to demonstrate existing financial accounting and reporting skills whilst gaining an insight into the working of a unique Arms Length Body at the heart of central government. The successful candidate will report to and support the Director of Finance. Key responsibilities include:* Lead the Finance team through transition to a new finance system.* Assure key business and system changes, working closely with colleagues across the department to ensure future changes align to ..... full job details .....