Interim Director of Finance 6 Months

Core Compliance Group, Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Finance for a six-month appointment. The role involves managing financial strategy, leading the finance team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will hold ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications with a strong background in charity finance. The position offers a competitive salary in a vibrant school community.

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

• Manage the Schools financial strategy and operations.
• Lead the Finance team and oversee key financial processes.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders for strategic planning.

Skills

Financial leadership

Charity finance understanding

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

location_on The King's School, Canterbury

06/08/2025

Interim Director of Finance - 6 months

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

Competitive

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Job category/type

Finance

Date posted

23/07/2025

Job reference

VAC00541

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

The Kings School, Canterbury one of the UKs 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 Schools 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 Current Job Vacancies The King's School, Canterbury Closing date for receipt of applications: 6 August 2025. The Kings 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. Interim Director of Finance - 6 months

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