Head of Finance

FRANCIS HOLLAND SCHOOLS TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable trust is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its financial operations. The role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance while translating complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong interpersonal skills, passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Excellent benefits are offered, including 30 days' holiday and a generous pension contribution.

Benefits

30 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Complimentary lunches during term time

13.5% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Strong relevant experience in finance.
• Ability to simplify complex financial information.
• Experience in charity, education, or public-sector finance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.
• Translate complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking a Head of Financeto lead the financial operations of our small but ambitious charitable trust. This is a pivotal role for the Trust, and we are seeking someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment and enjoys working closely with senior leaders.

You will join a small central team, reporting to the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer. Industry experience is not essential, though a commitment to the broader values of the Trust is.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

You will lead and develop a small, dedicated finance team, which includes billing, and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance for the Trust.

This is an exciting time to be joining FHST, a dynamic and focused community. The role offers someone the opportunity to play a role in the future strategic growth of the Trust.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, complimentary lunches during term time and a generous 13.5% pension contribution.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Ideally a professionally qualified accountant(e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards a qualification with strong relevant experience.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Skilled at simplifying complex financial information for a range of audiences.
• Experienced in charity, education, or public-sector finance (desirable but not essential).
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 8.00am on 19th August 2025.