About the Role

As Finance Director, you will be responsible for:

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Leading on all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

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Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and best practices in the education sector.

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Providing strategic financial guidance to the Headteacher and Governing Body.

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Managing payroll, procurement, and financial controls to ensure efficiency and value for money.

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Identifying and securing additional funding opportunities, including grants and income generation.

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Overseeing risk management and financial sustainability planning.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

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Is a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or has equivalent senior finance experience.

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Has strong leadership and strategic financial management skills.

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Has experience working in education, public sector, or a similarly regulated environment (desirable but not essential).

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Is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in managing budgets and financial strategy.

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Can work effectively as part of the extended senior leadership team, contributing to the school’s overall success.

Why Join Us?

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A key leadership role with real impact on the school’s future.

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A supportive and collaborative working environment.

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Opportunities for professional development.

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The chance to contribute to an outstanding educational experience for our students.

If you are an ambitious and experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you

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