Director of Finance

4695087
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    £60,000 to £70,000
  • Closing date

    27 Jul 2025

Supporting a group of central London schools.

Your new organisation

Working with a group of schools in central London


Your new role
Reporting directly to the Executive Headteacher and working closely with senior leaders, governors, and local authorities, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of the schools.

  • Lead strategic and operational financial management across the federation
  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with school improvement priorities
  • Attend senior leadership and governor meetings, ensuring high standards of governance and transparency
  • Manage annual budgets, forecasting, payroll, statutory returns, and procurement
  • Oversee financial compliance, value for money, and risk management
  • Support fundraising, lettings, and income generation initiatives
  • Contribute to staffing structure reviews and workforce planning in partnership with HR and office teams
  • Safeguard personnel and financial records in line with data protection and regulatory requirements

What you'll need to succeed
  • Proven experience in financial leadership, ideally in education or public sector settings
  • Strong knowledge of compliance, statutory finance regulations, and HR processes
  • Strategic insight paired with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills
  • A values-driven mindset committed to improving outcomes for children

Please note that this role will be office-based.




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