Finance Director. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

FEA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college group in Greater London is seeking an experienced financial leader to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include management of budgeting, cashflow, reporting, and compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive experience in the Further Education sector and a track record of leading teams and driving strategic financial initiatives. This role offers the chance to contribute significantly to the institution's governance and financial health.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership role in finance within Further Education.
• Expertise in producing management accounts and strategic planning.
• Experience overseeing financial systems and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations including management accounts and auditing.
• Provide financial insight to executives and contribute to strategic planning.
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Senior finance leadership experience

Strong knowledge of FE funding

Budgeting and forecasting

Effective internal controls

Value-for-money initiatives

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

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

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.

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.

Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Contact , to find out more about this exciting opportunity before applying.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 27 January 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed