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
Ref:42040
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About Profile

 

  • 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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