Senior Finance Officer - Treasury

About the role

Ambient People is seeking an interim Senior Finance Officer to lead Treasury functions for a London local authority. The role starts at the end of July 2026 and requires a two‑day‑per‑week presence in the office, offering a hybrid working pattern.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily treasury operations, including cash positioning and liquidity monitoring.
• Prepare and maintain cash‑flow forecasts and investment/borrowing records.
• Produce treasury reports and support the debt portfolio management.
• Complete statutory and regulatory returns related to treasury activities.
• Liaise with treasury brokers, advisers and internal council teams.
• Contribute to the Treasury Management Strategy and ensure compliance with financial regulations, treasury procedures and accounting standards.

Required profile

• Relevant finance or treasury qualification and experience at a senior level.
• Proven ability to work within a public sector or local authority environment.
• Availability to start by the end of July 2026.
• Willingness to work two days per week on‑site in London.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate for an interim assignment.
• Opportunity to influence treasury strategy within a public sector organisation.
• Hybrid working arrangement with regular office interaction.