Finance Director

1 month ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time
Director of Finance

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance to join our team at Dorset Council. The successful candidate will bring strong experience of strategic financial management from either the academy/maintained education sector or private business sector.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of the financial strategy for the trust, ensuring effective financial management of all budgets and excellence in accountable financial practices.
  • Provide financial expertise, advice, and training across the trust, including to Headteachers.
  • Manage the Core Services Finance team, with matrix leadership of school-based finance teams.
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
Requirements:
  • Professional qualification(s) in accountancy.
  • A degree or equivalent graduate qualification.
  • Substantial experience in financial management.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 31 days' annual holiday entitlement per year, increasing to 34 days with service (FTE), automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and free on-site parking. A relocation allowance may be negotiable for an exceptional candidate seeking to relocate their home to our local area to take up this post.

We value diversity and inclusiveness and are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.


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