Recruitment for education and the public sector
Are you a senior finance professional ready to step into an organisation and steady the ship from day one?
About the Role
You'll join an education provider on an interim basis, taking responsibility for the finance function and providing the senior leadership team with clear, reliable financial information.
You'll oversee budgeting, reporting and financial controls, working closely with senior colleagues and governors to support decision-making during the period of the contract. You'll also lead and support the existing finance team, keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the finance function and overseeing day-to-day financial operations.
- Preparing budgets, forecasts and management accounts for senior leaders and governors.
- Maintaining robust financial controls, compliance and risk management.
- Supporting and developing the finance team throughout the contract.
What We're Looking For
- A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Senior finance leadership experience, including budget setting and statutory reporting
- Confidence working with senior leaders, boards and auditors
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience of finance within an education setting
- Experience of interim or turnaround assignments
- Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Senior finance leadership experience
- Budget setting experience
- Statutory reporting experience
- Experience working with senior leaders, boards and auditors
Skills & Qualifications
Financial leadership Budget management Forecasting Management accounts Financial controls Compliance Risk management Team leadership Stakeholder management
Location
- London
Sector
- Executive Search
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