At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for a large education organisation.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation in the education sector.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and a range of benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial sustainability and strategic decision-making.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
RM Recruit are working in partnership with a large education sector organisation to recruit an experienced and qualified finance professional for a senior leadership opportunity within their finance function. This is a key role responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and strategic financial analysis across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing high-quality financial insight to support strategic decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.
Main duties include:
- Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes
- Delivering insightful management reporting and financial analysis
- Supporting strategic initiatives through financial modelling and business partnering
- Managing financial reporting timelines and ensuring reporting accuracy
- Leading and developing finance teams across reporting and business partnering functions
- Presenting financial information to senior leadership and key committees
- Driving continuous improvement across financial reporting processes and systems
The successful candidate will:
- Be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Have substantial senior-level finance leadership experience
- Demonstrate strong financial planning and analysis capability
- Have experience managing and developing teams
- Be confident communicating complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
- Ideally have experience within the education, public sector or similarly complex organisation
- Be available immediately / short notice
This opportunity offers hybrid working with a requirement of two days per week in the office. Our client offers a host of benefits and this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward thinking organisation.
Interim Head of Financial Planning in Kingston upon Hull employer: RM RECRUIT LIMITED
Join a forward-thinking organisation in the education sector that values innovation and collaboration. As an Interim Head of Financial Planning, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside a competitive benefits package. With hybrid working options and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
