Head of Finance

Education for Industry Group; London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Education for Industry Group is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial health and support strategic decision-making. The role involves leading a finance team, managing month-end processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Candidates should be CCAB qualified with experience in finance and management skills.

Benefits

Funded professional qualifications

Generous leave options

Family-friendly pay

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role.
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting functions.
• Proactive and flexible team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and support strategic decisions.
• Take charge of month-end processes and audit preparations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Financial Reporting

Business Partnering

Education

CCAB qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Head of Finance
Education for Industry Group
Full-Time
Permanent
Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE

About the role

As Head of Finance for EFI Group, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the Group’s financial health, enhancing operational insight, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll lead a high-performing finance team, deliver insightful financial reporting, and act as a key business partner across all functions and subsidiaries. You will take a lead on month-end processes and reporting and preparation for the annual audit. You’ll also line manage, coach, and support junior finance team members, while providing accurate and timely financial information to budget holders across the organisation. Experience with developing integrated finance systems (Sage Intacct is in use) and the ability to work independently are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative finance team where your expertise will directly support key financial decisions and continuous improvement.

About you

• Qualifications: CCAB qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Experience and Team Leadership: Proven experience in a similar finance role, including managing a team.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and key accounting functions such as reconciliations and ledger management.
• Passion: Proactive, flexible, and a collaborative team player.
• Gravitas: Comfortable with business partnering at all levels of the business and liaising with external auditors and banks as needed.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further. Why The EFI? We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded professional qualifications, personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and flexible leave options, including an around-the-world trip after five years of service.
• Market-leading family-friendly pay, including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan options to support your financial health.

Salary: From £58,000 to £60,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience How to apply/Next Steps: Create an account via our website, click 'Start Application' and submit your completed application form. Please note as we are an education provider, CVs are not accepted. You can find ourEFI Application Formhere. Closing Date: 8am on Tuesday, 5 August 2025. Interviews/Recruitment Day:

• Preliminary interviews – Friday 8th August and or w/c 11th August
• First stage interviews – w/c 18th August
• Final EFI Panel interviews – w/c 18th August and or w/c 25th August

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the EFIGroup, visit ourEFIwebsite and refer to the job description.

Please [e-mail] further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.