Regional School Finance Leader

GLF Schools; Banstead; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Staff benefits portal

Hybrid working

Job summary

GLF Schools seeks a Regional Finance Partner to provide strategic financial leadership across a group of schools. You will report to the Finance Director, support Headteachers and Regional Directors, and drive budgeting, forecasting and financial decision-making with a focus on sustainability and educational outcomes.

The role requires leading a regional finance team, strong analytical skills, and excellent stakeholder management to influence senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised accounting qualification.
• Experience in a multi-site or complex organisation.
• Ability to analyse financial information and present it clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership across schools in the region.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and MI for the region.
• Lead the regional finance team and develop staff.
• Interact with senior leaders and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Travel between schools within the Banstead, Epsom and Camberley region as required.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

GLF Schools seeks a Regional Finance Partner to provide strategic financial leadership across a group of schools. You will report to the Finance Director, support Headteachers and Regional Directors, and drive budgeting, forecasting and financial decision-making with a focus on sustainability and educational outcomes.

The role requires leading a regional finance team, strong analytical skills, and excellent stakeholder management to influence senior leaders.