Head of Finance

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Hospital School seeks a Head of Finance to lead its finance team, managing crucial aspects of financial control and driving process improvements. This office-based role allows for one remote working day per week and is pivotal for overseeing budgets, reporting, and cash management. The successful candidate will have a significant impact during a dynamic period at the school.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management in an educational context.
• Strong background in accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead a team and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and manage all aspects of financial control.
• Oversee budget forecasting and cash management operations.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance on process optimization.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Reporting

Cash Management

Risk Oversight

Education

Relevant finance degree

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

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 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.

Interviews could be held at any time - 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.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU