Financial Leadership Expert

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Robert Gordon's College Full time
Chief Financial Officer - Robert Gordon's College

Rewarding a Chief Financial Officer to spearhead our financial strategy and ensure the financial health and sustainability of Robert Gordon's College. Reporting directly to the Head of College, the successful candidate will lead our financial operations and contribute to key business decisions.

About Robert Gordon's College

We are an all-through independent school for pupils aged 3 - 18, with an annual turnover of £22 million. Founded in and situated in the heart of Aberdeen city, the school has over 1, pupils in the Nursery, Junior School and Senior School, and employs over staff. The Schoolhill campus extends to 1.5 hectares with a variety of buildings of mixed construction and age, including 'A' listed. We also have a stunning 39 acre sports ground at Countesswells, a short drive from our Schoolhill campus. All pupils visit Countesswells on a weekly basis, and it is home to a vibrant programme of sport every Saturday.

Job Description

This is a time of significant change for the independent schools sector and the Chief Financial Officer will play a crucial role in leading RGC through the next stage in its development. Identifying opportunities for growth, supporting our public benefit work as a registered charity, and ensuring financial sustainability are all areas where the Chief Financial Officer will have significant responsibility. In particular, the Chief Financial Officer has a key role to play in our bursary programme, which is one of the largest in the UK, and ensures that we remain true to our founding ethos.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Financial Leadership : The Chief Financial Officer will develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the long term goals of the College and KPIs. Budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance (such as the preparation of annual accounts, and VAT compliance) are critically important. The Chief Financial Officer is required to maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as the board of governors, external bursary providers and trusts, auditors and the bank.
  2. Leading the Finance Department : The Chief Financial Officer leads the Finance Department, ensuring effective and efficient operations through strong collaboration with key teams. Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, the Chief Financial Officer regularly reviews and refines systems and procedures to uphold best practices. Part of this role involves the implementation and management of digital tools, including financial software and automated systems, to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
  3. RGCTL/ENTERPRISE ACTIVITY : The Chief Financial Officer takes a leadership role on the RGCTL board, collaborating closely with the Head of College, COO, Enterprise Manager, and other stakeholders. They will help develop commercial enterprise strategies aimed at enhancing the College's non-fee revenue streams and will create management and reporting processes to track progress and outcomes.
  4. Property (Supporting COO) : The Chief Financial Officer provides financial input into the Capital Investment Appraisal process for major capital projects, focusing on metrics such as ROI and NPV. They will work collaboratively to identify funding sources for projects, considering options such as working capital, bank borrowing, fundraising, third-party contributions, and other funding avenues.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is £70,000 - £80,000 per annum. In addition to the salary, we offer a range of benefits, including membership of the Aviva pension scheme, generous staff fee discount, life assurance and group personal accident insurance, and access to a third-party cashback and discount site. We also offer family-friendly leave above statutory requirements, financial contribution towards the cost of prescription eyewear required for work, a bike to work scheme, and a grant towards the cost of purchasing a computer.

All our roles are subject to a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check. A relocation package may be available for the successful candidate. Full details of remuneration and benefits will be made available to candidates who reach the shortlist for interview in the second round.

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