Head of Finance Transformation

Repton School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Free Sports Centre membership

Job summary

Repton School is seeking a Head of Finance Transformation to lead a strategic programme across the Repton Group. The role reports to the COO and focuses on delivering scalable finance change, system improvements and governance across schools.

The post holder will drive acquisitions, mergers, system implementations and process re-design while ensuring new schools are integrated smoothly into Group finance. Occasional travel to other UK campuses is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven track record delivering finance transformation projects.
• Experience with finance systems, controls and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a Finance Transformation Strategy and roadmap.
• Lead system implementations, automation and process redesign.
• Drive integration of new schools into Group finance systems.
• Strengthen governance, controls and risk management.
• Collaborate with Group finance teams to standardise processes.

Skills

Finance transformation leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Systems implementation

Change management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Finance systems

ERP systems

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Package Description

Location: Repton School, with occasional travel to Repton Prep and other UK Family of Schools

Contract: Permanent, year-round role

Hours: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30 am to 5.30 pm

Occasional out of hours/evening/weekend work may be required

• Pension scheme


• Cycle to Work


• Free Sports Centre membership

Job Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to lead finance transformation across the Repton Group during a period of growth, integration and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the COO, the Head of Finance Transformation will be responsible for identifying, developing and delivering a programme of strategic finance projects that support the Group's operational, educational and financial objectives. Acting as the lead for finance change and continuous improvement, the postholder will work closely with the Head of Operational Finance and other senior stakeholders to ensure that systems, processes, controls and reporting capabilities are fit for purpose, scalable and aligned across the Group.

The role will lead finance-related projects from concept through to implementation, including acquisitions, mergers, system implementations, process redesign, automation initiatives and organisational change. The successful candidate will ensure that new schools are successfully integrated into Group systems and processes, whilst also driving improvements across existing operations.

The postholder will combine strong finance knowledge with excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills and will have a proven track record of delivering complex change programmes and measurable business improvements.

The role is primarily based at Repton; however, occasional travel to other UK schools within the Repton Group will be required.

Main Responsibilities

Finance Transformation Strategy

• Develop and maintain a Finance Transformation Strategy and roadmap aligned to the Group's strategic objectives.


• Identify, evaluate and prioritise transformation opportunities that deliver measurable operational, financial and organisational benefits.

Systems Development and Integration

• Lead the implementation, optimisation and development of finance systems and associated technologies.


• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, digitisation and better use of technology

Process Improvement

• Review existing finance processes and identify opportunities for improvement, simplification and standardisation.


• Design and implement scalable finance processes capable of supporting future growth.

Financial Control and Governance

• Support the development and implementation of an effective financial controls framework across the Group.


• Lead projects that strengthen governance, compliance and risk management processes.

School Integration and Growth

• Lead finance integration activities relating to mergers, acquisitions and new schools joining the Group.


• Manage the migration of schools onto Group finance systems and processes.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Work in partnership with the Head of Operational Finance to ensure transformation initiatives align with operational priorities and business needs.


• Collaborate with finance teams across the Group to identify opportunities for improvement, standardisation and efficiency.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).


• Experience of leading finance projects, systems implementations, process improvements or organisational change initiatives.


• Experience of reviewing and improving finance processes, controls and reporting.


• Experience of delivering projects from planning through to implementation and successful adoption.


• Experience of working collaboratively with finance and operational colleagues to deliver change and continuous improvement.


• Strong understanding of finance systems, financial controls and management reporting.


• Experience of managing multiple priorities and delivering work to agreed deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience within the education, independent school, charity or not-for-profit sectors.


• Experience of school integrations, acquisitions, mergers or organisational change programmes.


• Experience of implementing finance systems, reporting tools or business intelligence solutions.


• Relevant project management or change management qualification.

About Repton School

Repton is the ancient capital of Mercia, and the School, founded in 1557 from a bequest from Sir John Port of Etwall, was established on the site of a 7th century Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbey and latterly a 12th century Augustinian priory and the School today incorporates many of the original buildings from the estate.

The School has over one thousand pupils across the Prep and Senior School, making it large enough to achieve excellence in and out of the classroom, yet small enough for individuals to grow and succeed. Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school.

At Repton Senior, each pupil, whether day or boarding, is a member of a House. Academic standards are high and creative activities, including music, art, drama and design, flourish. The School has a national profile in sport, in particular in football, hockey, cricket and swimming. Our pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom and they develop the skills, qualities and values that will lead to a successful life.

Repton was one of the first British schools to set up overseas schools with the establishment of Repton School Dubai in 2007, and the development of a community of international schools is key to Repton's future vision. Currently, Repton has schools in Dubai (2), Abu Dhabi (2), China, and Egypt, with plans to open a further four more over the next few years. Repton also includes five schools in the UK (Repton, Repton Prep, St Wystan's, Vinehall and Marlborough House) with the ambition to grow its UK family of schools.

Attached documents:

• Head of Finance Transformation JD.pdf