Deputy Principal Finance & Resources

AoC Executive Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the City of London is seeking a Deputy Principal of Finance and Resources to lead financial and estates management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in complex organizations and a passion for inclusivity in education. Responsibilities include overseeing financial systems, maintaining data for performance metrics, and enhancing the student experience. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of students in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience managing a complex organization.
• Experience working with and supporting multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee financial and estates management across the College.
• Create systems that ensure accountability for public funds.
• Establish and maintain a central data set for performance metrics.
• Share a passion for inclusivity and an exceptional learner experience.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

About the College

Barking & Dagenham College is a unique, diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is supported to grow, develop and really flourish. The college is a highly successful education and skills provider, embedded as an impactful anchor institution in the local area. Our courses include technical and professional education courses in specialist areas and a range of learning opportunities for school leavers to graduates and anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills. Clear progression routes enable you to move on to further study, Apprenticeships, Higher Education and sustainable employment. We are committed to the success and well‑being of our learners, staff, employers, and local community. We are passionate about inclusivity and providing a nurturing environment, with the best possible outcomes and experiences, for our students.

About the Role

As Deputy Principal of Finance and Resources, you will play a crucial role in the collective leadership of the College. Reporting to the Principal and Chief Executive and as a member of the Executive and Senior Leadership Team, you will take an executive lead in all aspects of financial and estates management, and a broader portfolio that fits with your skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee financial and estates management across the College.
• Create and maintain systems that support managers, ensuring all required controls are in place and accountability for public funds is upheld.
• Establish and maintain a central data set to enable visualisation of organisational and performance metrics.
• Be an authentic leader, sharing a passion for inclusivity and an exceptional learner experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience managing a complex organisation.
• Experience working with and supporting multidisciplinary teams.

Desired Experience

• Experience working in a highly complex environment with challenging funding regimes.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Knowledge of the Further Education sector is an advantage but not essential.