Deputy Head of Finance

Robertson Bell; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic education provider is seeking a Deputy Head of Finance to drive financial planning and ensure compliance with systems innovation. This pivotal role involves supporting the Head of Finance and leading a team to enhance financial management across the organisation. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong analytical and leadership skills, capable of presenting complex data clearly. This is an exciting opportunity to influence key financial decisions and contribute to the organisation's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills, able to present data clearly.
• Experience leading or supporting a finance team in a complex environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence in financial systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, management, and reporting.
• Support embedding financial regulations and policies.
• Ensure compliance with audit and funding requirements.
• Produce management information for decision-making.
• Partner with budget holders for financial understanding.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to finance team.
• Oversee system development and data accuracy.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial systems proficiency

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you a finance leader who enjoys combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery? Do you thrive in an environment where you can drive process improvements, lead on major projects, and enhance the way finance supports organisational goals?

We’re partnering with a dynamic education provider to recruit a Deputy Head of Finance - a pivotal role supporting the Head of Finance in delivering high-quality financial management, systems innovation, and project oversight.

This role offers the opportunity to influence key financial decisions, shape the development of finance systems, and ensure robust financial control across a diverse and evolving organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial planning, management, and reporting for a range of grant-funded and capital projects.
• Support the Head of Finance in embedding financial regulations, policies, and procedures across the organisation.
• Support compliance with audit, funding, and statutory reporting requirements, maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.
• Produce clear, insightful management information to support effective decision-making and strategic planning.
• Partner with budget holders and project teams to enhance financial understanding and accountability.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team, promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Oversee system development and maintenance, ensuring finance data is timely, accurate, and fit for purpose.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll play a key part in shaping how finance supports strategy, performance, and future success.

Qualifications

• Is a fully qualified accountant.
• Demonstrates excellent technical and analytical skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly.
• Has experience of leading or supporting a finance team within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Possesses advanced Excel skills and confidence using financial systems and reporting tools.
• Brings strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills and able to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.