Finance jobs in Gran Bretaña

Our client has significantly improved the quality of its provision, achieving Ofsted ‘Good’ across both their colleges with adult provision rated ‘Outstanding’ in their most recent inspection. Their colleges deliver a wide range of high-quality professional and technical programmes that equip learners with the skills, confidence and ambition to succeed in today’s competitive labour market.

Our client is a thriving multi-academy trust in South London, which brings together compulsory education, further education, higher education, apprenticeships, research and innovation.

They are seeking an outstanding Executive Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership of the Colleges’ and Schools’ finances, procurement and capital projects. In this critical role, you will ensure financial sustainability through effective planning, resource management and compliance. You will provide expert financial advice to the Executive Principal and executive teams; lead the preparation and analysis of management accounts, budgets and statutory returns; and provide leadership to the Finance Team whilst overseeing local financial services. The role will also oversee financial reporting to Boards and external bodies, work closely with the Group Finance colleagues, and provide senior leadership oversight for estates and IT services across the Colleges and Schools.

Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange a conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Jo.Johnston@fea.co.uk, to discuss this opportunity before the closing date.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 2 February 2026

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 9 February 2026