Finance Director

About the Role As Finance Director, you will be responsible for: * Leading on all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. * Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and best practices in the education sector. * Providing strategic financial guidance to the Headteacher and Governing Body. * Managing payroll, procurement, and financial controls to ensure efficiency and value for money. * Identifying and securing additional funding opportunities, including grants and income generation. * Overseeing risk management and financial sustainability planning. About You We are looking for someone who: * Is a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or has equivalent senior finance experience. * Has strong leadership and strategic financial management skills. * Has experience working in education, public sector, or a similarly regulated environment (desirable but not essential). * Is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in managing budgets and financial strategy. * Can work effectively as part of the extended senior leadership team, contributing to the school’s overall success. Why Join Us? * A key leadership role with real impact on the school’s future. * A supportive and collaborative working environment. * Opportunities for professional development. * The chance to contribute to an outstanding educational experience for our students. If you are an ambitious and experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you