Director of Finance

ABPM Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-performing independent school in Derby is seeking a Director of Finance to lead its financial strategy and operational management. This role involves ensuring the school's financial sustainability, contributing to strategic planning, and overseeing compliance. The successful candidate will be a proactive qualified accountant with leadership experience in a multi-dimensional setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading the finance team in a multi-dimensional business.
• Ability to develop management information systems.
• Demonstrated improvement of processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and operational management.
• Ensure long-term sustainability and compliance.
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial strategy

Operational financial management

Team leadership

Risk management

Process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Director of Finance

c£65,000 plus Excellent Benefits

Derby, East Midlands

"With a significant increase in student numbers over recent years, we are proud of our reputation as a vibrant, nurturing community. Situated in the heart of Derbyshire, we benefit from access to a rich tapestry of local communities, resulting in a diverse student body that reflects the true makeup of modern Britain". Amy Chapman, Head.

One of Derby High School's greatest strengths lies in the individualised support and guidance offered to every student. The school prides itself on its friendliness, and visitors to the school invariably comment on the calm and happy atmosphere in the school and the excellent relationships between the children and the staff. Derby High School is proud to be a top-performing independent school and recognises that education is much more than excellent grades. With an outstanding extra and co-curricular offering, students leave Derby High confident, resilient young people ready for the next stage of their lives.

Building on this platform ABPM is delighted to have been retained to recruit a new Director of Finance who will have a broad remit and the opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of this high achieving school.

The purpose of the appointment is to lead the financial strategy and operational financial management of Derby High School, ensuring long-term sustainability, value for money and robust compliance. Reporting to the Head, you will be a member of the senior leadership team, the role will actively contribute to strategic planning, risk management and operational efficiency.

The new Director of Finance will be a hands-on and proactive qualified accountant who possesses experience of leading the finance team of a multi-dimensional business. The need to demonstrate the development of MIS, processes, and systems improvement to enhance the ability to make informed decisions, support a broad range colleagues and provide comfort to the board that there is visible accountability and compliance.

To learn more of this exciting opportunity contact Rej Abraham, Managing Director of ABPM quoting reference DHS940031 or click apply now.

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