Head of Finance
Salary/Rate:c.£100,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:London
Sector:Education
Post Date:25. 06. 2025
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- A highly accomplished Head of Finance with over 16 years of expertise, specialising in the education sector, known for delivering strategic oversight and driving financial performance across complex operations.
- Successfully led finance transformation initiatives, introducing new systems and reporting structures to enhance efficiency and transparency.
- Played a key role in budget planning and control, supporting long-term sustainability through cost optimisation and improved forecasting models.
- Oversaw year-end statutory accounts and audit preparation, ensuring full compliance and unqualified audit outcomes.
- Delivered robust financial planning models that informed senior leadership decisions and enabled investment in growth programmes.
- Managed multi-disciplinary teams and improved performance through training, restructuring, and better process alignment.
- Developed and implemented internal control frameworks, reducing financial risk and strengthening governance.
- Partnered with operational heads to embed financial accountability and improve budgetary discipline across departments.
- Enhanced financial reporting cycles by streamlining month-end processes and introducing real-time dashboards.
- Supported strategic bids and funding proposals through detailed financial modelling and scenario planning.
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