Interim Director of Finance – 6 Months

The Boarding Schools' Association; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boarding Schools' Association is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Finance for a 6-month appointment at The King’s School in Canterbury. Responsibilities include managing financial strategy, overseeing the finance team, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification and demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial leadership within a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of charity finance and independent schools.
• Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the School’s financial strategy and operations.
• Overseeing key financial processes including payroll, pensions, VAT and audit.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic planning.

Skills

Financial leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Job description

Home | Interim Director of Finance – 6 Months Share

6-Month Fixed Term | Full-Time | Canterbury | Competitive Salary

The King’s School, Canterbury – one of the UK’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools – is seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Director of Finance to join our team for a six-month appointment.

Reporting to the Bursar, the Director of Finance will hold overall responsibility for the School’s financial strategy and operations. This includes managing the 10-Year Strategic Financial Plan, budgets, cash flow, investments, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, charity law, and tax obligations.

You will lead the Finance team, oversee key financial processes (including payroll, pensions, VAT, and audit), and work closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic planning and school-wide improvement projects.

Essential qualifications and experience:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Proven track record in financial leadership within a complex organisation

Strong understanding of charity finance, independent schools, and long-term strategic planning

Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and historic school community, situated in the heart of Canterbury.

If you have questions about the post, or would like an informal discussion to learn more, please contact the Bursar on [e-mail]

The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.