Director of Finance


Company 

HAYS

Location 

London

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£60,000 - £70,000 Per Annum

Job Requirements/Description
School finance specialist?

Your new organisation
Working with a group of schools in central London

Your new role
Reporting directly to the Executive Headteacher and working closely with senior leaders, governors, and local authorities, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of the schools.

  • Lead strategic and operational financial management across the federation
  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with school improvement priorities
  • Attend senior leadership and governor meetings, ensuring high standards of governance and transparency
  • Manage annual budgets, forecasting, payroll, statutory returns, and procurement
  • Oversee financial compliance, value for money, and risk management
  • Support fundraising, lettings, and income generation initiatives
  • Contribute to staffing structure reviews and workforce planning in partnership with HR and office teams
  • Safeguard personnel and financial records in line with data protection and regulatory requirements


  • What you'll need to succeed
  • Proven experience in financial leadership, ideally in education or public sector settings
  • Strong knowledge of compliance, statutory finance regulations, and HR processes
  • Strategic insight paired with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills
  • A values-driven mindset committed to improving outcomes for children

  • Please note that this role will be office-based.

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    Company 

    HAYS

    Location 

    London

    Employment Hours 

    Full Time

    Employment Type 

    Permanent

    Salary 

    £60,000 - £70,000 Per Annum

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