Head of Finance

Cobham; Cobham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkside School in Cobham, Surrey, is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the school’s financial function. Reporting to the Bursar, you will provide high-quality financial insight, challenge to senior leaders and Governors, and oversee planning, reporting and internal controls.

The role requires significant senior-level finance experience, excellent technical knowledge and a collaborative, proactive approach to improve processes and resource use within the Parkside community.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant senior-level finance experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards and practices.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Commercial awareness and forward-thinking.
• Motivated by process improvement and efficiency.
• Enjoy being part of the Parkside community: approachable, collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Management and statutory accounts.
• Cash flow, audit and compliance.
• Payroll and pensions.
• Fee billing and credit control.
• Procurement, risk management.
• Development of financial systems and processes.

Skills

Qualified accountant readiness

Senior finance experience

Technical accounting knowledge

Clear financial communication

Commercial acumen

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Head of Finance

Date: 2026-09-19

Location: Cobham, Surrey, GB, KT11 3

Application Deadline: 2026-12-19 03:01:58.55

Overview

Parkside School is seeking an experienced and technically strong Head of Finance to join our team in Cobham, Surrey. Reporting to the Bursar, this is a senior and influential role with responsibility for leading the School's finance function and providing high-quality financial insight, advice, and constructive challenge to senior leaders and Governors.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Management and statutory accounts
• Cash flow, audit and compliance
• Payroll and pensions
• Fee billing and credit control
• Procurement, risk management
• Development of financial systems and processes

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant senior-level finance experience
• Excellent technical knowledge
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly
• Commercial awareness and forward-thinking
• Motivated by process improvement and efficiency
• Enjoy being part of the Parkside community: approachable, collaborative

Additional Information

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the long-term financial sustainability and continued development of Parkside School.

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Parkside School is seeking an experienced and technically strong Head of Finance to join our team in Cobham, Surrey.Reporting to the Bursar, this is a senior and influential role with responsibility for leading the School's finance function and providing high-quality financial insight, advice and constructive challenge to senior leaders and Governors.The role spans strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, management and statutory accounts, cash flow, audit and compliance, payroll and pensions, fee billing and credit control. You will also play an important role in procurement, risk management and the continued development of our financial systems and processes.We are looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant senior-level finance experience, excellent technical knowledge and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly. You will be commercially aware, forward-thinking and motivated by opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiencies and make the best use of the School's resources.Just as importantly, we are looking for someone who will enjoy being part of the Parkside community: approachable, collaborative and committed to supporting the wider life, values and ambitions of the School.This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the long-term financial sustainability and continued development of Parkside. #J-18808-Ljbffr