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Head of Finance

International Permanent £62,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
Working for an academy of schools a brand new position has been created due to company growth! The academy has seen significant growth in recent years, playing a crucial role in shaping the education landscape. With more schools joining Trust, there's a stronger emphasis on collaboration, shared resources, and improving educational outcomes. This expansion reflects a move towards greater efficiency, innovation, and support for both staff and students.
  • Newly created role due to company growth
  • Excellent benefits and progression opportunity

About Our Client

As the trust welcomes more schools, there's a greater focus on collaboration, resource-sharing, and driving educational excellence. This expansion enhances efficiency, fosters innovation, and strengthens support for both staff and students, shaping the future of education in the region.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks of the Head of Finance:

  • Manage a small team fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and strong customer service.
  • Financial Accounting: Oversee month-end and year-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset management.
  • Oversee transactions processing ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time, manage supplier reconciliations, and oversee debt recovery procedures.
  • Maintain internal controls & compliance ensuring compliance with the Trust and external regulations.
  • Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, coordinate external and internal audits, and ensure timely submission of financial reports.
  • Oversee investments in line with policy, and maintain accurate cash flow forecasting.
  • Own the financial accounting and purchase order systems, ensuring data integrity and continuous improvements.

The Successful Applicant

Experience required as the Head of Finance:

  • Qualified account (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and controls
  • Experience in budget management and forecasting
  • Demonstrable experience of implementing new processes and setting up new internal controls
  • Handling complex financial data thorough accounting systems and Excel



What's on Offer

What's on offer:

  • 28 days holiday accrued to 33 plus bank holidays
  • 20% employer pension contribution
  • Healthcare plan
  • Opportunity for personal growth an development
  • 36 hours per week flexible start and finish time
  • Hybrid working
Contact
Charlotte Ash
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6838781
Phone number
+44 151 255 3757

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Charlotte Ash
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3757
Job reference
JN-092025-6838781