Financial Director

3 weeks ago


Essex, United Kingdom Wade Macdonald Full time
Head of Finance Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team at a highly regarded school in Slough. As the key contact for all things finance, you will be responsible for leading, maintaining, and developing financial procedures to ensure compliance with statutory financial requirements.

The successful candidate will have prior experience working in the education sector and a strong understanding of the nuances in finance that come with being in this sector. You will be responsible for running monthly end-to-end payroll processes for circa 150 staff and ensuring the robust development and maintenance of financial systems, including internal controls and regulatory frameworks.

As part of the school's senior leadership team, you will work closely with the Headteacher and other Heads of Function to drive financial growth and success. If you have a passion for finance and a desire to make a real impact in education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and maintain financial procedures to ensure compliance with statutory financial requirements.
  • Develop and maintain financial systems, including internal controls and regulatory frameworks.
  • Run monthly end-to-end payroll processes for circa 150 staff.
  • Ensure the financial policies for the school are up to date and fit-for-purpose.
  • Be responsible for the monthly management reporting cycle, including analyses on variance, risk, and opportunities.
  • Liaise with auditors to ensure financial compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with Data Protection, GDPR, and Freedom of Information Act.
  • Line manage a finance team of 2.

Requirements:

  • Prior experience working in the education sector is essential.
  • Strong understanding of the nuances in finance that come with being in the education sector.
  • Ability to lead and manage a finance team.

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