Finance Director: Strategic Leader for FE & Multi-Site

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

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.