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Head of Finance

Farrer Barnes Limited
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Southall, Greater London UB1 1PY, England

Salary

£72,000 - £86,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client, an Academy based in Southall, is seeking to hire a Head of Finance to oversee the school's financial operations.
  • The role involves leading a small finance team, reporting directly to the Headteacher, and participating in the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Candidates should have experience in either the education or charity sectors, along with ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualifications, near or full.
  • The position offers a salary of £60,000 per year and requires a strong background in financial leadership and management.
  • Key responsibilities include budget management, financial planning, and providing insights for the governance team.
My client is Southall based Academy, looking to recruit a Head of Finance to lead the financial provision of the school. Leading a small finance team, this is the senior finance role for the school, sits on the Senior Leadership Team and reports directly into the Headteacher.The role holds responsibility for:
  • Providing financial leadership and professional financial management for the school, focusing on budget setting and management  
  • Delivering comprehensive financial planning, ensuring robust financial systems and controls across the department
  • Overseeing of income and expenditure, supported by the finance team
  • Provision of a raft of reporting and financial insight for governors, headteacher and senior leadership team
  • The line management of a small finance team staff including their induction, training and appraisal
  • Commercial input to estates and grounds by maximising income from facilities
  • Ensuring best value for money on procurement of supplies and services
Applications are sought from individuals with either previous schools or charity sector experience and certainly supported by ACCA, ACA or CIMA near or full qualifications.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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