Strategic Finance Leader

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Cheadle Hulme School Full time
About the Role

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team at Cheadle Hulme School, the Director of Finance will play a pivotal role in shaping the school’s financial strategy and direction. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Finance team, overseeing either the IT or HR department, and working closely with the Head and Governors to ensure the school’s financial resources are optimised to deliver an exceptional education to its pupils.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead sustainable finance strategies, aligning them with the school’s Strategic Plan
  • Build strong relationships and partnerships to support strategic priorities
  • Implement robust policies, procedures, and systems for the Finance team and either the Human Resources or IT team
  • Establish a management information framework for strategic decision-making
  • Benchmark performance against other organisations to drive improvement
  • Oversee procurement and contract management systems
  • Manage the School’s Risk Management framework
  • Lead organisational change programmes
  • Review the performance and structure of the Finance department
  • Lead, manage, and develop the Finance team and either the IT or Human Resources team
  • Work closely with the Director of Operations to promote a high-performing support function
Requirements
  • A full Accountancy Qualification (ACCA/ CIMA/ CIPFA/ ACA)
  • Extensive experience of developing, leading, and delivering successful finance strategies
  • A track record of developing high-quality financial and performance management information
  • Expertise in building effectively partnerships and/or relationships with key stakeholders
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to identify new opportunities/challenges to inform key decision making
What We Offer
  • Salary c.  85,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure days
  • TPT Pension Scheme- 10% employer contribution
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Partial Remission of Senior School fees
  • Use of sports facilities, including pool and fitness suite
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free Staff lunches
  • Flexible Working
  • Hybrid working arrangements are negotiable


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