Head of Finance

Salary/Rate:c.£75,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:London
Sector:Education
Post Date:09. 01. 2025
Ref:124501
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About Profile

• A highly accomplished Head of Finance with over 12 years of expertise, specialising in the education sector.
• Successfully led financial transformation initiatives, including system migrations and process improvements, enhancing reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Delivered significant cost savings through strategic budgeting, expenditure reduction, and resource optimisation projects.
• Provided expert financial counsel to senior leadership, shaping long-term organisational strategies and driving informed decision-making.
• Spearheaded financial planning and analysis (FP&A) projects, including 5-year financial planning and cloud migration for ERP systems.
• Designed and implemented KPIs and dashboards to track financial and non-financial trends, improving organisational performance monitoring.
• Built and led high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration to achieve strategic goals.
• Developed programme P&L reports that highlighted underperforming products, facilitating reallocation of resources to high-growth areas.
• Transformed monthly reporting processes, reducing timelines and enhancing clarity for stakeholders.
• Identified and resolved financial risks, including cash flow shortfalls and historical discrepancies, ensuring financial stability and compliance.

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