Strategic Finance Director – Education

The King's School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Finance Director to provide strategic and operational leadership over financial management. The role involves ensuring fiscal sustainability and advising the Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will have substantial finance experience, be fully qualified, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The position includes a competitive salary and generous benefits package, with applications due by January 5th, 2025.

Benefits

Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days plus statutory bank holidays

Contributory employer's pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunity to participate in gym membership

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing a high-performing team.
• Demonstrable ability to deliver strategic financial planning and robust long-term forecasting.
• Experience in capital project planning, mergers or acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the School's financial management.
• Advise on financial strategy to Senior Leadership Team and Board.
• Ensure sustainability, resilience and effective stewardship of resources.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Significant senior leadership experience in finance

Strong knowledge of VAT and tax

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Commercially aware with ability to identify efficiencies

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

iFinance

Staffology

iSAMS

Job description

A prestigious independent school in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Finance Director to provide strategic and operational leadership over financial management. The role involves ensuring fiscal sustainability and advising the Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will have substantial finance experience, be fully qualified, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The position includes a competitive salary and generous benefits package, with applications due by January 5th, 2025.