Director of Finance
JOB_53283744695087Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£60,000 to £70,000Closing 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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