Finance Director

HCUC; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college group in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Leader to oversee financial operations and governance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, be a qualified accountant, and possess in-depth knowledge of Further Education funding and planning. Responsibilities include leading the finance team and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between £80,000 and £100,000 annually and is based in Uxbridge.

Qualifications

• Proven senior finance leadership experience in Further Education.
• Strong knowledge of FE funding and multi-site operations.
• Experience in leading and developing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations including management accounts and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with governance and statutory requirements.
• Oversee procurement, payroll, and financial systems.

Skills

Financial operations leadership

Expert financial insight

Governance and compliance

Value-for-money initiatives

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Finance

Location: Uxbridge/Harrow/Richmond Colleges

Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Release Date: Monday 22 December 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday 27 January 2026

Reference: 2070

Overview

HRUC is a leading college group committed to delivering outstanding education and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement. We support our students and staff through strong governance, collaborative leadership and a focus on statutory and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the CFO, you will lead financial operations including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cashflow and audit preparation. You will ensure robust governance, compliance with ESFA/DfE requirements and effective internal controls. You will also oversee procurement, payroll and financial systems while driving value‑for‑money initiatives and supporting digital transformation.

Qualifications

As a senior leader, you will provide expert financial insight to executives and Governors and contribute to long‑term strategic planning. You will lead and develop a high‑performing Finance team, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with senior finance leadership experience in Further Education and have strong knowledge of FE funding, planning and multi‑site operations.

Contact

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Contact [e-mail] to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Additional Information

Closing date - 9.00am on Tuesday 27th January 2026

Interview date - to be confirmed