Strategic Financial Director

3 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom SF Recruitment (Birmingham) Full time

As a Strategic Financial Director at SF Recruitment (Birmingham), you will play a key role in managing the financial operations of our client, a multi-academy trust based in Birmingham. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be part of the leadership team and responsible for leading the finance function.

Key Responsibilities
  • Liaise with the CFO to prepare and analyse monthly budgets and long-term budget plans.
  • Responsible for balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
  • Journalling processing, ensuring correct accounting of accruals and prepayments.
  • Support operational directors and managers with financial information, budgets, and pricing for grant applications, tenders, and submissions.
  • Monitor income and ensure funding is received from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced financial professional to join our team as a Strategic Financial Director. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in financial management.

The salary for this position is estimated to be around £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and leadership, please get in touch to learn more about this exciting opportunity.



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