Head of Finance

2 days ago


Maidenhead, United Kingdom Focus Resourcing Full time

Salary: £42,617 - £46,546
- working pattern: 1 day at home 4 in the office - 4 days a week will also be considered

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Finance with experience in the educational sector. As a member of our Strategic Leadership Team you will manage the school's budget, funding

and procurement processes on behalf of the Headteacher and Governing Body.

In collaboration with leadership team and as a trusted advisor, you will ensure the school is a financially strong, learner focused educational establishment. You and your team of two part-time Finance Officers will provide financial support, guidance andchallenge to budget holders across the school.

You must have a relevant accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA together with

extensive financial management experience. Work within an education environment is desirable.

The role:

- To be a trusted advisor to all school leaders in all aspects of finance, playing a central role in the Leadership Team to ensure legitimate and cost effective use of funds
- Working closely with the HT, SLT and Governing Board (GB) with the appropriate balance of challenge and support
- To lead on the planning of the School's finances including the development of a budget aligned to the School Development Plan
- Development and management of plans for corrective action to address any budgetary or cashflow concerns with budget owners and appropriate timelines for resolution
- To ensure that the school maximises the use of resources and achieves value for money
- To understand and advise the HT and GB on the implications of government financial policies, LA policies, trends and developments
- To compare/ benchmark performance against other special schools.

Financial Management and Compliance
- To lead, maintain and develop financial procedures which ensure that the school is compliant with all statutory financial requirements
- To ensure robust systems for quality controls including internal control procedures and other regulatory frameworks
- Development of a robust financial policy within that framework
- Monthly management reporting cycle including analysis on key variances, risks and potential opportunities to the SLT and GB and in accordance with the Finance Poilcy
- To produce annual statutory accounts as required by the Local Authority, the Charities Commission and the GB and to ensure that these are completed accurately and on time
- To liaise with auditors to ensure that the financial policies and procedures are compliant, lead on all remedial action required
- Development and management of plans for corrective action to address any budgetary or cash flow concerns with owners and appropriate timelines for resolution
- To lead tendering processes, advising the HT and GB and ensuring compliance with European Union procurement thresholds
- To provide financial support, guidance and challenge to budget holders across the school, including the regular monitoring of budgets at all levels

The person:

- ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Educational experience desirable
- Strong leadership skills
- Supervisory skills
- Extensive experience in a senior finance role


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