Head of Finance Date: 2026-09-19 Location: Cobham, Surrey, GB, KT11 3 Application Deadline: 2026-12-19 03:01:58.55 Overview Parkside School is seeking an experienced and technically strong Head of Finance to join our team in Cobham, Surrey. Reporting to the Bursar, this is a senior and influential role with responsibility for leading the School's finance function and providing high-quality financial insight, advice, and constructive challenge to senior leaders and Governors. Key Responsibilities Strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting Management and statutory accounts Cash flow, audit and compliance Payroll and pensions Fee billing and credit control Procurement, risk management Development of financial systems and processes Candidate Profile Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Significant senior-level finance experience Excellent technical knowledge Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly Commercial awareness and forward-thinking Motivated by process improvement and efficiency Enjoy being part of the Parkside community: approachable, collaborative Additional Information This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the long-term financial sustainability and continued development of Parkside School. #s1-Gen Parkside School is seeking an experienced and technically strong Head of Finance to join our team in Cobham, Surrey.Reporting to the Bursar, this is a senior and influential role with responsibility for leading the School's finance function and providing high-quality financial insight, advice and constructive challenge to senior leaders and Governors.The role spans strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, management and statutory accounts, cash flow, audit and compliance, payroll and pensions, fee billing and credit control. You will also play an important role in procurement, risk management and the continued development of our financial systems and processes.We are looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant senior-level finance experience, excellent technical knowledge and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly. You will be commercially aware, forward-thinking and motivated by opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiencies and make the best use of the School's resources.Just as importantly, we are looking for someone who will enjoy being part of the Parkside community: approachable, collaborative and committed to supporting the wider life, values and ambitions of the School.This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the long-term financial sustainability and continued development of Parkside. #J-18808-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Finance in Surrey employer: Cobham
Our client is a well-established accountancy firm located near Cobham, offering an excellent work environment that fosters collaboration and professional growth. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values mentorship and development, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in the accounting and finance sector. The firm's commitment to hybrid working further enhances the appeal of this role, providing flexibility in a picturesque setting.
