Head of Finance / Finance Officer
Three Counties Region | Hybrid | Head of Finance / Finance Officer
If you’re an experienced senior finance professional looking for a role where you can shape financial strategy, strengthen governance and make a genuine organisational impact, this opportunity offers exactly that.
You’ll join a growing and well-established multi-academy organisation, taking a lead role in overseeing financial management across multiple sites. Working closely with the CEO and Board, you’ll provide strategic financial insight, ensure robust controls, and support long-term sustainability across the trust.
This is a key leadership role combining strategic oversight with hands-on financial management in a purpose-driven environment.
Why this move stands out
- Senior finance leadership role with direct CEO and Board exposure
- Opportunity to shape financial strategy across a multi-site organisation
- Broad remit across governance, reporting, planning and compliance
- Play a key role in supporting long-term growth and sustainability
- Purpose-driven environment with measurable community impact
- Stable, well-supported leadership team
- Leading financial planning, budgeting and forecasting across the organisation
- Ensuring strong financial governance, controls and compliance frameworks
- Overseeing statutory reporting, audits and regulatory requirements
- Managing risk, financial oversight and funding allocation
- Driving value for money and efficient resource utilisation
- Supporting operational leaders with financial insight and decision-making
- Overseeing procurement and financial processes
- Acting as a key advisor to the CEO and Board on financial matters
- What you’ll bring
- Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong experience in senior finance roles (Head of Finance / CFO / Financial Controller level)
- Background in education, public sector or not-for-profit (highly desirable)
- Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance and audit
- Experience in multi-site or complex organisational environments
- Confident communicator with experience working with Boards and senior stakeholders
- Strategic mindset with strong analytical capability
- Salary circa up to £80,000
- Hybrid working
- Senior leadership role with real influence
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-led organisation
- Supportive and collaborative senior team
- Long-term stability and career progression
If you’re ready for a move that gives you more responsibility, progression and client exposure, apply today for a confidential conversation with our specialist consultants here at GMP Recruitment Agency Limited.
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