Head of Finance
Salary/Rate:c.£100,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:London
Sector:Education
Post Date:08. 05. 2025
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- Highly accomplished Head of Finance with over 16 years of expertise, specialising in the education sector.
- Led financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple business streams, improving accuracy and insight for senior leadership.
- Introduced monthly finance reporting packs, enhancing visibility for the CEO and FD.
- Built robust budgeting models and improved balance sheet reconciliation processes.
- Integrated newly acquired entities into group systems, aligning financial controls and reporting.
- Developed data-led reporting tools to improve transparency across revenue streams.
- Enhanced reporting timelines and accuracy, reducing monthly reporting cycles by multiple days.
- Led and restructured finance teams, improving skill development and operational efficiency.
- Strengthened internal controls and mitigated financial risk through process improvements.
- Partnered with department heads to embed financial accountability and improve cost management across the organisation.
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