At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and operations for a leading education organisation.
- Company: Dynamic education organisation with a focus on growth and transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working, and impactful leadership role.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team driving organisational success and change.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a high-profile executive position.
- Qualifications: Strong financial leadership and strategic advisory experience required.
Interim Director of Finance and Operations
Location: Bedfordshire / Hybrid (2–3 days in the office)
Contract: Interim
Salary: Competitive day rate
MLC Partners are supporting a leading education organisation in recruiting an Interim Director of Finance and Operations. This is a high-profile executive role with responsibility for financial leadership, commercial performance and operational delivery across a complex faculty and its associated activities. The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting business planning, organisational growth and transformational change.
The Role
Reporting to the senior faculty lead, you will act as a trusted strategic adviser and provide financial, commercial and operational leadership across the organisation. Sitting on several senior leadership and executive teams, you will oversee financial performance, strengthen business planning and help ensure that resources, operations and services support the organisation’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a strategic business adviser to senior leadership on financial, commercial and operational matters.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring across the faculty and associated operations.
- Provide robust commercial advice on pricing, business development and operational efficiency.
Director of Finance and Operations in Bedford employer: MLC Partners
MLC Partners is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation within the public sector. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth while engaging in meaningful recruitment projects that make a real impact. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises talent acquisition excellence and supports your career development.
