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This is an opportunity to join one of the largest further education providers in the North West, delivering a broad range of vocational, technical, apprenticeship, adult learning and higher education programmes. With a strong community focus and a diverse curriculum spanning areas such as professional services, creative industries, health and social care, digital, construction, engineering and university-level study, the organisation plays a vital role in supporting learners, employers and the wider regional economy.
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As Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the continued financial strength, sustainability and strategic development of the organisation. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive / Chief Finance Officer and operating as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the Finance and Procurement teams and take responsibility for the strategic oversight and operational delivery of finance, procurement, financial planning, reporting, compliance and control.
- Oversee monthly management accounts, annual budgets, statutory accounts, financial forecasts, external audit processes and key returns, ensuring robust systems, sound controls and high-quality financial insight.
- Work closely with budget holders, governors and external stakeholders, adopting a proactive business-partnership approach, helping leaders make informed decisions and driving the effective use of resources.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation's financial strategy, supporting growth, sustainability and long-term resilience.
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This is a high-profile role requiring both technical credibility and strong leadership. You will manage and develop your teams, promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, ensure compliance with relevant financial, tax, VAT and public sector procurement requirements, and deputise for the CFO when required.
What you'll need to succeed
- Fully qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA), or candidates qualified by experience with substantial further education finance experience.
- Strong track record in producing and analysing monthly budget reports, management accounts, year-end statutory accounts and financial forecasts.
- Experience of maintaining effective accounting and budgetary control systems.
- Excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards and financial operations.
- Advanced Excel capability.
- Proven experience of supervising or managing finance teams.
- Experience within education, ideally further education, would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of college funding, financial management systems and insurance arrangements.
- Confident and credible leader with strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
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What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package which includes 42 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Generous local government pension scheme
What you need to do now
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Finance Director
- Further Education
- Budgets
- Forecasts
- Strategic finance
- Board reporting
- Audit
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