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

Your key focus areas

• 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 using IRIS Software
• 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

What's in it for you

• Salary circa up to £80,000 - £100,000
• 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

Next Step

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.