Head of Finance Transformation

Repton; Repton CP; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Repton School is seeking a senior finance leader to head the Finance Transformation programme across the Repton Group. Reporting to the COO, you will drive strategic projects from concept to implementation, ensuring scalable systems, processes and controls group-wide.

The role demands strong project management, stakeholder engagement and a proven track record of delivering measurable improvements, with occasional travel to other UK Family of Schools.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with solid finance transformation experience.
• Proven track record delivering complex change programmes.
• Experience leading finance projects, systems implementations and integration.
• Strong governance, controls and management reporting capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with both finance and operational teams.
• Experience within education, independent school or not-for-profit sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Finance Transformation Strategy and roadmap aligned to the Group's objectives.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritise transformation opportunities delivering measurable benefits.
• Lead the implementation, optimisation and development of finance systems and technologies.
• Improve efficiency through automation, digitisation and better use of technology.
• Review and standardise finance processes for scalable growth.
• Design scalable processes to support future expansion across the Group.
• Support the development of an effective financial controls framework.
• Lead governance, risk management and compliance improvements.
• Lead finance integration activities for mergers, acquisitions and new schools.
• Manage migration of schools onto Group finance systems and processes.
• Collaborate with Head of Operational Finance to align initiatives with priorities.

Skills

Finance transformation leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Systems implementations

Process redesign

Automation initiatives

Governance & risk management

Education sector experience

Mergers & acquisitions integrations

Change management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

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Dependent on skills and level of experience.

Location:

Willington Rd Repton

Closing Date:

31/10/2026

Department:

Finance

Region / Division:

1. Repton School

Job Role:

Support

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

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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

For a detailed description of duties and benefits, please view the Job Description

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

• 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.
• 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.

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, theschools became athrough-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.

Reptonwas one of the first Britishschools to set up overseas schoolswith the establishment ofReptonSchool Dubai in 2007, and the development of a community of international schoolsis key toRepton'sfuture 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.