Head of Finance

Independent Schools Association (ISA); England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Hospital School, a leading independent school in England, is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its finance team during a significant period of change. This role is vital for managing financial processes, ensuring rigorous oversight of budgeting and forecasting, and making impactful improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background in finance and a commitment to supporting the school's mission of fostering student potential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management oversight.
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Familiarity with educational finance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial management and control for the School.
• Responsible for reporting, budgets/forecasting, cash management.
• Work alongside the Director of Finance on projects.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Reporting

Risk Management

Process Improvement

Education

Relevant financial professional qualification

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity to lead the finance team at the school and embrace a period of change. This role will lead on all aspects of financial management and control for the School, including reporting, budgets/forecasting, cash management and oversight of risks and opportunities.

Description

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for ages 11 to 18, set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

A recent ISI Inspection rated the school ‘excellent’, with the following comments from inspectors: “The School realises its aim to enable pupils to grow into the person they wish to become, fulfilling their potential and leaving very well prepared for life.”

The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement. It is a stunningly beautiful campus with a strong sense of community and a collaborative working environment.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy required to start as soon as possible:

HEAD OF FINANCE – Fixed Term contract to December 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the finance team at the school and embrace a period of change. This role will lead on all aspects of financial management and control for the School, including reporting, budgets/forecasting, cash management and oversight of risks and opportunities. The successful candidate will be expected to work to make improvements to finance processes and there will be the opportunity to work closely with the Director of Finance on a number of projects.

Please note that if shortlisted for interview at the school, you will also be required to complete the Royal Hospital School application form.

It is an office-based role, with possible one day per week working remotely, subject to the needs of the School.

Closing date 09:00 on Friday 4 July 2025

Interviews will be held on 16 & 17 July 2025 - we reserve the right to bring the deadline for applications forward.

Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies .

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to [e-mail]

Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on [e-mail] or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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