Head of Finance

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in London is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance function through significant changes. This role involves strategic planning and operational management, ensuring efficient finance processes to support educational excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and collaboration skills, committed to modernising finance practices and supporting growth in the institution.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and develop a modernised finance function and implement new systems.
• Strong collaboration with senior leadership and strategic partners.
• Commitment to enabling high-quality educational provision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a strategic finance function while being involved in day-to-day operations.
• Embed procedures and identify efficient ways to achieve college objectives.
• Work with senior strategic team for future growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Finance strategy

Operational efficiency

Job description

Overview

Queen's College, London is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the Finance function through a period of significant change in the independent school sector. With a 176-year history and a location on Harley Street in W1, the college aims to continue thriving and expanding its educational provision for students.

The role will continue the finance team's modernisation, embedding new systems and procedures across both schools, and will involve close collaboration with a senior strategic team to consider future growth domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a strategic finance function while remaining involved in day-to-day operational aspects with the finance team.
• Embed procedures and identify the most efficient ways to deliver on the colleges objectives.
• Work closely with a senior strategic team to explore future growth opportunities for Queen's College both domestically and internationally.
• Support the enabling role of finance to drive forward the best educational provision for students.

Requirements

• Ability to lead and develop a modernised finance function and implement new systems and procedures.
• Strong collaboration with senior leadership and strategic partners to support growth and sustainability.
• Commitment to the value of education and enabling high-quality educational provision.

How to apply

Closing date: 3rd October 2025 at midday. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, so early applications are encouraged.

To apply: Please submit a CV and covering letter to .

Queen's College, London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

During the shortlisting process, Queen's College, London may undertake an online search of shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence.

Queen's College, London recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.