Finance Leader: Strategy & Growth in Education

Government jobs, apprenticeship

Yeovil

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension 16.1%

Staff discount scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Cycle to work scheme

Free staff parking

Job summary

The college seeks a CCAB-qualified finance leader with at least five years' post-qualification experience to lead and develop a Finance team. The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round) based in Yeovil, United Kingdom.

You will manage computerised accounting systems, produce timely financial reports and complete monthly balance sheet reviews, with advanced Excel skills and a focus on improving processes through AI, automation and smarter ways of

Qualifications

CCAB qualified, with at least five years' post-qualification experience and strong technical finance expertise.
Proven experience leading and developing a Finance team, ideally within FE or a similar organisation.
Confident managing computerised accounting systems, producing timely financial reports and completing monthly balance sheet reviews.
Advanced Excel skills, with experience in project accounting, costing products and assessing financial viability.
A forward-thinking approach to improving financial processes, embracing AI, automation and smarter ways of working.
Commercially minded and highly organised, able to prioritise independently, meet tight deadlines and communicate complex financial information clearly.