Finance Director

Basingstoke Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance in an education provider who is eager to lead and grow an accounting & finance department. This is on on site role so we are looking for people happy to be a part of the culture and a key contributor to the office environment
  • Join an established education provider local to Basingstoke/ Reading
  • Up to £75,000 salary, 45 days holiday and >25% pension.

About Our Client

The organisation is a large educational institution situated and commutable from Basingstoke and Reading, with a focus on vocational learning. Known for its excellence in providing top-tier education, the institution is heavily invested in the progression of its staff and students alike, fostering a culture of growth and development.

Job Description

  • Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure.
  • Coordinate, analyse and report the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors (financial performance, projections and other special projects as required).
  • Prepare short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use with internal management and external parties.
  • Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms and review firms performance.
  • Develop, mentor and manage a small finance team.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Director should have:

  • A degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent business experience.
  • Fully Qualified Accountant ( ACA,ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
  • Demonstrable tenure in your current or previous companies showing progression
  • Excellent strategic planning skills in the finance sector.
  • Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
  • Proficiency in analysing financial data and must be able to prepare financial reports, statements and projections.



This role may suit a Financial Controller/ Head of Finance looking for the next step.

You must show you have been with your company, or previous company, for a good amount of time.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary up to £75,000, 45 days holiday and 25% + Pension
  • A vibrant work environment with a strong culture of professional development and team success.
  • Generous holiday leave arrangement.
  • This is on on site role so we are looking for people happy to be a part of the culture and a key contributor to the office environment



If you're a motivated individual with a passion for finance and education, we encourage you to apply for the Head of Finance position in our Basingstoke institution.

Contact
Jason Taylor
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6660672
Phone number
01865 208 471

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Basingstoke
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jason Taylor
Consultant phone
01865 208 471
Job reference
JN-022025-6660672