Finance Strategy & Systems Lead — Deputy Head of Finance

Robertson Bell; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic education provider is seeking a Deputy Head of Finance to drive financial planning and ensure compliance with systems innovation. This pivotal role involves supporting the Head of Finance and leading a team to enhance financial management across the organisation. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong analytical and leadership skills, capable of presenting complex data clearly. This is an exciting opportunity to influence key financial decisions and contribute to the organisation's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills, able to present data clearly.
• Experience leading or supporting a finance team in a complex environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence in financial systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, management, and reporting.
• Support embedding financial regulations and policies.
• Ensure compliance with audit and funding requirements.
• Produce management information for decision-making.
• Partner with budget holders for financial understanding.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to finance team.
• Oversee system development and data accuracy.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial systems proficiency

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

A dynamic education provider is seeking a Deputy Head of Finance to drive financial planning and ensure compliance with systems innovation. This pivotal role involves supporting the Head of Finance and leading a team to enhance financial management across the organisation. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong analytical and leadership skills, capable of presenting complex data clearly. This is an exciting opportunity to influence key financial decisions and contribute to the organisation's strategic goals.