Executive Director of Finance

Schoolsweek; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in London seeks an Executive Director of Finance to drive financial leadership and transformation. The role includes overseeing the finance function, developing robust planning processes, and mentoring a skilled team. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with extensive leadership experience in finance, ideally within education. Benefits include hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a generous package. Make a real difference to students and staff in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday

Pension and benefits package

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualified experience as an accountant.
• Demonstrable leadership experience in finance.
• Strong people-leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and oversight of the finance function.
• Drive transformation to integrated business partnering.
• Mentor and grow a highly skilled finance team.
• Develop financial planning, budgeting, forecasting processes.

Skills

Leadership in finance

Team development

Financial planning and analysis

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Full time / hybrid working
Location: London

Join Newham College as our Executive Director of Finance and help us shape the future of education and community impact in East London.

Newham College is one of London’s largest and top-performing further education (FE) institutions. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology, we serve over 11,000 students across diverse pathways—16–18, adult education, apprenticeships, T Levels, and higher education. We pride ourselves on our Ofsted rated “Good” with outstanding features, our innovative culture and our unwavering investment in staff and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and oversight of the finance function as part of the Senior Leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Board.
• Drive transformation from traditional management accounting to integrated business partnering.
• Mentor and grow a skilled finance team, fostering a high-performance, customer‑focused ethos.
• Develop robust financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis processes.
• Work closely with the CFOO and be an integral member of the senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with extensive post‑qualified experience.
• Demonstrable leadership in finance, ideally in education, but open to those in the wider public and not‑for‑profit sectors.
• Strong people‑leadership and team‑development skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Competitive salary.
• Generous holiday, pension and benefits package.

For an informal and confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with our advising consultants at Anderson Quigley. Sophie Rees: [e-mail] or Paul Aristides: [e-mail].

At Newham College, you’ll make a real difference to students, staff, and the surrounding communities. You’ll be part of an ambitious, innovative college that puts people first—where financial leadership drives transformation, opportunity, and growth.

Closing date: 23 February 2026