Director of Finance and Resources

Robertson Bell; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven organisation in the UK is seeking a Director of Finance and Resources to lead financial strategy, enhance operational efficiency, and support a growing team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven experience in finance and operations, preferably within an education or not-for-profit setting. This role offers competitive remuneration and attractive benefits including a pension scheme, fitness access, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Free lunch

Access to fitness facilities

Wellbeing support

Discounted school fees

Qualifications

• Proven experience overseeing both finance and operations within a school setting.
• Strategic thinker with strong hands-on capability, balancing long-term planning with day-to-day delivery.
• Experience in education, not-for-profit, or values-led organisations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee commercial operations ensuring long-term sustainability.
• Drive operational excellence across estates, IT, and health & safety.

Skills

Financial leadership

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Influencing skills

Collaborative leadership

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Join a values-driven organisation shaping its next phase of success.

As Director of Finance and Resources, you’ll play a crucial role in leading strategic and operational delivery - driving performance, maximising resources, and supporting the leadership team to make confident, informed decisions.

With a strong focus on values, growth and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to bring further structure and clarity to a fast-moving and purposeful environment.

What you’ll gain

Influence and visibility – work closely with the Head and senior leadership team, providing trusted financial and operational insight that shapes strategy and delivery.

Development and ownership – lead a high-performing team across finance, estates, IT, and health & safety, ensuring efficient, effective, and compliant operations.

Impact and improvement – play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, strengthening financial performance, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Support and collaboration – join an optimistic, forward-looking team that values openness, trust, and collaboration.

Attractive benefits – competitive salary, generous pension scheme, free lunch, access to fitness facilities, wellbeing support and discounted school fees.

What you’ll do

• Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts.
• Partner with senior and departmental leaders to optimise resources, improve efficiency, and deliver value for money.
• Oversee commercial operations, including lettings and enterprise opportunities, ensuring long‑term sustainability.
• Drive operational excellence across estates, IT and health & safety, maintaining full regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate on strategic projects - from financial planning to capital developments, bringing commercial insight and rigour.
• Build strong relationships with central partners and external stakeholders to enhance collaboration and governance.
• Lead, mentor and empower a capable team including Finance, Estates, IT, and Health & Safety managers, fostering growth and accountability.

What you’ll need

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience with strong financial leadership credentials.
• Proven experience overseeing both finance and operations within a school setting.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities and manage risk.
• A collaborative and approachable leadership style, with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong hands‑on capability, able to balance long‑term planning with day‑to‑day delivery.
• Experience in an education, not‑for‑profit, or values‑led organisation is desirable but not essential.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now to lead a capable, passionate team through a period of growth and modernisation - helping to strengthen operations, drive performance, and support an organisation that’s shaping future generations.