Head of Finance

FASHION RETAIL ACADEMY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in London is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial health and support strategic decisions. You'll lead the finance team, manage key reporting processes, and engage in business partnerships across functions. Ideal candidates are CCAB qualified with a strong background in finance. This role offers a permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar finance role, including managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of key accounting functions such as reconciliations and ledger management.
• Proactive, flexible, and a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing finance team and deliver insightful financial reporting.
• Take a lead on month-end processes and reporting.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Double-entry Bookkeeping

Financial Reporting

Business Partnering

Education

CCAB qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Closing Date: 05/08/2025

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.