Head of Finance

Head of Finance – Education & Training (Fully Remote)

Harper May is working with an education and training organisation that is looking for a Head of Finance to lead its finance function in a fully remote role. The business delivers across multiple programmes and is continuing to strengthen its financial management, reporting, and governance as it develops its offering and supports long-term sustainability.

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, the Head of Finance will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, effective planning, and strong financial control across the organisation. The role will suit someone who can combine hands-on financial management with the ability to provide clear insight and support decision-making in a multi-stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and oversee daily financial operations

• Manage the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring timely and accurate financial information

• Prepare budgets and forecasts, working closely with budget holders across the organisation

• Monitor cash flow and support effective short- and medium-term financial planning

• Maintain robust financial controls and oversee balance sheet integrity

• Manage audit preparation, statutory accounts, and year-end processes

• Ensure compliance with relevant financial, funding, and reporting requirements

• Produce meaningful management information to support leadership decision-making

• Support contract, funding, and programme reporting where required

• Develop finance processes and improve reporting efficiency across the function

• Manage and support finance staff, promoting a high standard of delivery and accountability

Candidate Profile

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

• Experience leading finance within an education, training, not-for-profit, or service-led organisation

• Strong grounding in financial reporting, controls, and month-end processes

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Confident managing audits and statutory financial requirements

• Able to work closely with senior stakeholders and explain financial information clearly

• Experience of working with funded income, contracts, or grant-related reporting would be advantageous