Strategic Finance Director | Education Leader

ISC group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Gloucester seeks an experienced Finance Director to lead financial management and strategy. The role involves ensuring compliance, optimizing performance, and facilitating relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a qualification as a fully qualified accountant and have a strong background in senior finance leadership, preferably in the education sector. The position offers a competitive salary reflective of the role's significance.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 after five years

Staff fee remission for children

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in finance, ideally within education.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic financial planning and robust long-term forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, tax and regulatory frameworks affecting independent schools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the School's financial management.
• Ensure statutory compliance and optimise financial performance.
• Lead VAT and tax strategy, manage vendor negotiations and relationships.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic financial planning

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

iFinance

Staffology

iSAMS

Job description

A prestigious independent school in Gloucester seeks an experienced Finance Director to lead financial management and strategy. The role involves ensuring compliance, optimizing performance, and facilitating relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a qualification as a fully qualified accountant and have a strong background in senior finance leadership, preferably in the education sector. The position offers a competitive salary reflective of the role's significance.