Group Finance Director

Group Director of Finance

East Midlands £75,000 - £85,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional Group Director of Finance to join a large, forward-thinking education provider in the East Midlands. This is a pivotal senior leadership role, combining strategic influence with hands-on operational delivery, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

As a key member of the wider leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, ensuring robust financial management, and supporting the organisation's long-term ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall financial management of the organisation
• Contribute to and deliver the financial strategy aligned to organisational goals
• Develop and manage annual budgets and multi-year financial plans
• Provide high-quality financial reporting, forecasts and insights to senior leadership and Board
• Oversee cashflow, treasury management, and financial controls
• Ensure compliance with audit, statutory reporting, and funding body requirements
• Lead on payroll, tax returns, and financial submissions
• Drive value for money and cost-efficiency strategies
• Develop and maintain financial policies, systems, and procedures
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance and procurement team
• Partner with senior stakeholders to influence strategic decision-making
• Manage financial risks and ensure strong governance across the organisation

About You

You will be a qualified finance leader with the credibility and capability to operate at executive level.

Essential:

• Degree educated with a recognised professional financial qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Significant senior finance leadership experience, including strategic planning
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, and compliance
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Experience with in education or public sector funding environments
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and pension reporting

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement (35 days + bank holidays)
• Opportunity to shape and influence organisation-wide strategy
• A collaborative, values-driven senior leadership environment

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic and hands-on finance leader who is looking to make a meaningful impact within a complex, multi-site organisation. You will play a key role in driving financial sustainability and supporting growth across the group.