Harrow College
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Finance Director
Location: Uxbridge/Harrow/Richmond Colleges
Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 per annum + benefits
Post Type: Full Time
Release Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 03 November 2026
Reference: 2197
HRUC is a leading college group committed to delivering outstanding education and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. We support our students and staff through strong governance, collaborative leadership, and a focus on statutory and ethical standards.
We are seeking a Finance Director to join HRUC’s senior leadership community and Finance Executive Group, providing strategic financial leadership across the group. Working with the CFO, Executive Management Team, and Governing Body, you will help secure financial sustainability, support commercial growth, and deliver robust financial stewardship.
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The successful applicant will be a CCAB-qualified accountant, have experience of the Further Education sector, and will lead the group’s financial management framework, oversee budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and statutory accounts, and provide strategic advice on capital, digital, governance, and commercial priorities.
We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties should arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Elle.Hurst@fea.co.uk to discuss the role before the closing date. Please connect with Elle Hurst on LinkedIn, or send a link to your LinkedIn profile if possible.


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Closes: 9am on Tuesday 3 November 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a volume of applications be received.
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 16 November 2026
For more information, visit: www.fea.co.uk/job/hruc-fd/
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