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Be part of something ambitious at Yeovil College.
With a flagship campus, major investment in our facilities and a drive to innovate and grow,
we're
looking for a
Head of Finance
who can help shape what comes next. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a
commercially focused, forward-thinking FE provider
where your
financial
expertise
will influence decisions, unlock opportunities and help deliver our vision for the future. Leading our Finance Department
,
you'll
be at the heart of the College's
strategic
and commercial decision-making
.
Working closely with the Vice Principal Finance and Corporate Services,
you'll
drive
financial planning, budgeting,
forecasting
and reporting
,
providing
the insight and challenge needed to make the most of our resources and
support sustainable growth
.
You'll
lead and develop
a talented team, oversee management and year-end accounts,
strengthen financial systems and controls
, and ensure robust
compliance
across the College. From evaluating the
financial viability
of new programmes and apprenticeships to overseeing project costs and presenting to Corporation committees,
you'll
bring
financial
expertise
, commercial
thinking
and a focus on continuous improvement.
If
you're
ready to combine
strategic
influence
with
hands-on financial leadership
, this is your opportunity to make a real difference at
Yeovil College. What
w
e're
l
ooking
f
or: CCAB qualified, with at least five years' post-qualification experience and strong technical finance
expertise
.
Proven experience leading and developing a Finance team, ideally within FE or a similar organisation.
Confident managing computerised accounting systems, producing
timely
financial reports and completing monthly balance sheet reviews.
Advanced Excel skills, with experience in project accounting, costing products and assessing financial viability.
A forward-thinking approach to improving financial processes, embracing AI,
automation
and smarter ways of working.
Commercially minded and highly organised, able to prioritise independently, meet tight deadlines and communicate complex financial information clearly.
What we offer: Annual salary
:
£49,643 - £59,994
Full time, 37 hours
per week
all year round
3
5
days holiday
(plus Christmas closure &
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