Senior Finance Manager

Boston Hale; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Hale is seeking a Senior Finance Manager in London to lead budget planning and financial reporting across projects in the Education sector. This role involves strengthening financial governance, providing insights to senior stakeholders, and driving cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA and possess strong leadership skills to manage a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and reporting for projects and services.
• Ability to drive cost efficiency and compliance.
• Proven leadership in developing and managing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and reporting for projects.
• Ensure compliance and develop financial policies.
• Act as an advisor to senior leaders influencing strategic decisions.

Skills

Strategic financial management

Cost efficiency

Financial governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Are you a strategic finance professional with a passion for partnering with the business to drive performance and value?

Boston Hale is recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across Professional Services and capital projects for a client in the Education sector. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring robust project governance, delivering insightful reporting to senior stakeholders, and championing cost control and efficiency across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning and reporting for projects and professional services
• Embed strong financial governance from project inception to post–completion
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing strategic decisions
• Drive overheads and cost efficiency across capital and operational spend
• Ensure compliance and develop policies on capital, depreciation, and expenditure
• Identify and implement finance process improvements
• Lead and develop a high–performing finance team

Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA is essential for this role!

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, working at the heart of strategic decision–making and driving value through strong leadership.

Apply now or contact us for more information!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Boston Hale is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.