Head of Finance

Bath College; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Head of Finance to ensure high-quality financial service across the College. The role includes preparing management accounts, monitoring income, and liaising with stakeholders while offering a salary range of GBP 49,526 - GBP 55,714. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days

Continuing Professional Development opportunities

Private Healthcare Scheme

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified or part-qualified with significant relevant experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of financial strategies, systems, and procedures.
• Experience in developing financial management reports for monitoring and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and budget holder reports.
• Generate and maintain the College's cash flow forecast.
• Investigate variances and recommend appropriate actions.

Skills

CCAB qualified or part-qualified with significant relevant experience

Up-to-date knowledge of financial strategies, systems, and procedures

Experience in developing financial management reports for monitoring and decision-making

Experience in budget preparation, forecasting, and statutory financial statements for audits

Job description

Head of Finance

Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

Department: FIN - Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dual Campus

Reporting To: Rich Harris

Compensation: GBP 49,526 - GBP 55,714 / year

Description

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. To ensure the Finance Department provides a high-quality service to students, staff, budget holders, and other colleagues across the College through the provision of timely, accurate, and relevant financial management information and the operation of robust financial controls to achieve value for money and sustainable financial health.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a broad area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

If you believe you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, detailing how your qualifications, skills, and experience meet the role's requirements.

Note: The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare monthly management accounts and budget holder reports within defined timescales, providing accurate and accessible information to support budget holders and senior managers in fulfilling their financial responsibilities.
2. Report financial information to external stakeholders as required, in the prescribed format.
3. Investigate variances and recommend appropriate actions.
4. Liaise with the Chief Operating Officer to generate the annual budget and three-year forecast.
5. Develop the finance system and processes to improve compliance and enhance access to financial information.
6. Monitor all income to ensure it is received as expected and correctly reflected, maintaining effective accounts receivable procedures.
7. Review month-end reconciliations and control accounts, working through adjustments as needed.
8. Generate and maintain the College's cash flow forecast to ensure sufficient funds and compliance with bank covenants.
9. Support the COO in developing performance monitoring tools and KPIs.
10. Ensure effective accounting and reporting for capital projects.
11. Contribute to internal committee meetings by presenting financial information.
12. Monitor, report, and improve the College's financial health.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• CCAB qualified or part-qualified with significant relevant experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of financial strategies, systems, and procedures.
• Experience in developing financial management reports for monitoring and decision-making.
• Experience in budget preparation, forecasting, and statutory financial statements for audits.

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, plus College closure days and public holidays, pro-rated for part-time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year.
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government).
• Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme.
• GBP 500 Refer-a-Friend reward.
• Subsidised cafes at both campuses.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential short-term counselling.
• Free eyesight tests as per Health and Safety regulations.
• Flexible working policies supporting work/life balance.
• Discounted treatments at the Bath Campus.
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.