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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