Director of Finance - Schools

Your New Organisation This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established group of primary schools based in central London. The organisation operates under a collaborative leadership model and serves a diverse urban community. With a combined income of approximately £10 million, the schools are committed to delivering high-quality education and continuous improvement. This role is being advertised by a recruitment agency on behalf of the organisation, which remains confidential at this stage. The Role: Director of Finance As Director of Finance, you will report directly to the Executive Headteacher and work closely with senior leaders, governors, and local authorities. You'll play a key role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the schools. Key Responsibilities: Lead strategic and operational financial management across the group Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with educational priorities Attend senior leadership and governor meetings, ensuring robust governance and transparency Manage annual budgets, forecasting, payroll, statutory returns, and procurement Ensure financial compliance, value for money, and effective risk management Support income generation through fundraising, lettings, and other initiatives Contribute to staffing structure reviews and workforce planning in collaboration with HR Maintain secure and compliant financial and personnel records The Person We're looking for a values-driven finance professional who is passionate about making a difference in education. You will bring: Proven experience in financial leadership, ideally within education or the public sector Strong knowledge of financial compliance, statutory regulations, and HR processes Strategic thinking with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills A commitment to integrity, transparency, and improving outcomes for children What's In It for You? Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum Pension: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Job Security: Permanent role following a one-term trial period Professional Growth: Work across multiple schools with a supportive leadership team Impact: Play a key role in shaping the future of education in central London Location: This is an office-based role located in WC1, central London. Opportunity to work term time only if preferred but this is optional. What to Do Now If you're ready to take the next step in your finance leadership career, we'd love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 7/7/2025