Strategic Finance Leader for Education Trust

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Huddersfield seeks a Head of Finance to lead the Trust's finance function, ensuring robust financial management, internal controls and compliance across academies.

You will work with the Chief Finance and Strategy Officer to deliver financial strategy, sustainability and risk assurance, guiding resources to support educational excellence. You will manage day-to-day finance operations, budgeting, forecasting and payroll controls, and build strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (or working towards qualification) with significant finance experience.
• Strong background in financial management, reporting, budgeting and compliance.
• Experience leading teams and presenting financial information to stakeholders.
• Skilled in financial systems, forecasting, analysis and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support financial strategy, planning, forecasting and decision-making.
• Identify financial risks, trends and opportunities across the Trust.
• Lead day-to-day financial operations, reporting and controls.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial planning.
• Build strong relationships with auditors, banks and service providers.
• Lead and develop the finance team and collaborate with academy leaders.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Huddersfield seeks a Head of Finance to lead the Trust's finance function, ensuring robust financial management, internal controls and compliance across academies.

You will work with the Chief Finance and Strategy Officer to deliver financial strategy, sustainability and risk assurance, guiding resources to support educational excellence. You will manage day-to-day finance operations, budgeting, forecasting and payroll controls, and build strong relationships with