Newtons Recruitment
Executive Director Finance

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Executive Director Finance
Location: Enfield or Edmonton (2 days WFH)
Salary: Up to £75,800 per annum
Are you a strategic finance leader with proven success within the education sector?
We are looking for a talented Head of Finance to join a growing and highly successful Education Trust and lead their finance and business operations.
Overview:
You will be responsible for ensuring financial governance and risk management arrangements are in place, prepare and monitor budgets and ensure the delivery of annual accounts in accordance with statutory requirements.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
A typical week:
- Management of the finance department
- Develop long-term financial strategy
- Strategic oversight of all finance matters
- Senior stakeholder engagement
You'll need the following:
- ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualified
- Senior education finance experience or related
- Excellent leadership & communication skills
- Experience managing in complex environments


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Benefits:
- 25 days leave + bank holidays
- Pension Contribution
- CPD & training
- Wellbeing days
- Attendance reward scheme
- Employee support sub access
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