Head of Finance - Dorking, Surrey - £80,000 to £90,000
We are excited to be working with a Private educational establishment, focused on educating children with special educational needs.
Due to continued growth and the opening of a new site, they are looking to find their Head of Finance. Currently with 66 sites and plans to grow further, this role offers an opportunity to grow your own team and provides huge growth potential as the company looks to build further sites.
You will report to the Head Teacher and will be part of the senior leadership team.
During term time, you will be required to work on-site; however, during school holidays, you will have the option to work from home. You will have one direct report within finance and be responsible for the operations team, with regular interaction with HR.
You will also oversee the financials for another school in Southampton, with the option to spend a day on-site there once a fortnight or conduct meetings via Teams calls with the Headteacher.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare monthly management accounts for the two sites
* Manage school budget
* Monitor yearly revenue and advise on predicted achievement of targets and future forecasts
* Forecast future budgets
* Support strategic and long-term decisions
* Annual monitoring of capex and financial projects
* Prepare financial data for the board as required
* Manage and negotiate tenders with Local Authority
* Drive continuous operational and financial improvement
* Manage the Finance Assistant at both sites
* Oversee operational teams, including IT, facilities, catering, and infrastructure
Requirements
* ACCA/ACA/CIMA - fully qualified
* Educational sector knowledge is a bonus but not a must
* Excellent team management and development experience
* Highly IT literate
* Demonstrable experience in financial management
Salary & Benefits
* Salary up to £90,000, possibly more for the right person
* Small discretionary bonus
* Possibility of flex-fund offer on pension or used for private healthcare
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