Head of Finance (Interim or Permanent) required for an Education business in Maidstone, Kent. They are one of the UK’s leading adult education providers, with 250 employees across England and 20 years of history
On offer is a very competitive rate of up to £500 per day / approx £90 FTE salary (negotiable)
This is a full time position but remote working is included. Mostly remote is fine - Kent-based preferable, and ability to travel to Kent (Maidstone) every fortnight for management meetings required.
Purpose of Role
An important member of the senior team, the Head of Finance is responsible for ensuring resources are used beneficially, overseeing the smooth running of the Finance department’s processes, and providing visibility and insight into the company’s revenues and costs – as well as identifying opportunities for their improvement.
The role is also responsible for managing risk across the organization and is an important part of our change management process, working with stakeholders to ensure the financial impact of proposed changes is duly considered.
As a member of the Leadership Team the Head of Finance will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and other senior managers to safeguard the financial stability of the business, approve or reject budgets, and work with external stakeholders to maximize benefit from available funding options.
Interpersonal Skills
Personal Qualities