Strategic Finance Director

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Cheadle Hulme School Full time

About Our School

Cheadle Hulme School is a thriving, co-educational community that values its history and heritage. The School was founded in 1855 by philanthropists who aimed to provide a liberal, inclusive education to orphans and children from necessitous backgrounds.

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. Our community is guided by strong values that underpin all aspects of life at the School.

Job Overview

As the Strategic Finance Director, you will play a key role in shaping the financial strategy and direction of the School. You will work closely with the Head to ensure that the School has the necessary resources to deliver high-quality education to its pupils.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Developing Financial Strategies: Lead the development of sustainable finance strategies that align with the School's strategic plan.
  2. Benchmarking Performance: Monitor and improve performance against other organizations to drive excellence.
  3. Risk Management: Oversee the School's risk management framework to ensure that we are well-prepared for any challenges.
  4. Team Leadership: Manage and develop the Finance team, ensuring they have the skills and resources needed to excel.

You will be responsible for delivering timely financial insights to inform strategic decisions and reporting on the School's financial performance to the board.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  1. Accountancy Qualification: Hold a full accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or ACA).
  2. Leadership Experience: Have extensive experience of developing and leading successful finance strategies.
  3. Financial Expertise: Be an expert in building effective partnerships and relationships with stakeholders.
  4. Problem-Solving Skills: Possess strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to identify new opportunities and challenges.

We offer a competitive salary package, including:

  • A salary of approximately £85,000 per annum.
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days.
  • A contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Partial remission of senior school fees.
  • Use of sports facilities, including a pool and fitness suite.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Free staff lunches.
  • Flexible working arrangements.


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