Director of Finance

You will be a highly experienced qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified) ideally with experience of working in an educational charitable setting. You will advise on both short and long-term financial issues affecting the School, in order to assist the Governors and Senior Leadership Team set the strategic direction of the school. You will also be an experienced people manager who can effectively lead, manage and develop the Finance and Payroll team of five. How to applyHeadington is a vibrant and welcoming school set in 23 acres of playing fields and grounds. In an environment where individuals come first, Headington is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and an impressive range of sports, music and arts. You will be a highly experienced qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified) ideally with experience of working in an educational charitable setting. You will advise on both short and long-term financial issues affecting the School, in order to assist the Governors and Senior Leadership Team set the strategic direction of the school. You will also be an experienced people manager who can effectively lead, manage and develop the Finance and Payroll team of five. The Director of Finance attends the Governors’ Finance and General Purpose Committee meetings and is a key member of both the School Senior Management Group and the Bursary Leadership Team. We are looking for a candidate with excellent interpersonal skills who can build strong relationships with colleagues, council members, parents and other external agencies. You will also be highly proficient in MS office and google docs with excellent technical knowledge of accounting and reporting software and payroll processing.If you are interested in applying for this position please refer to our website: www.headington.org
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along with a covering letter.Interviews: Stage one interviews to be held w/c 12 February, stage two will be held shortly afterwardsHeadington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Headington School is an equal opportunities employer.Job Summary 05/02/#####
Location:
Headington, Oxfordshire
£68k - £74k depending on skills and experience
Headington SchoolHeadington RoadOxfordOX3 7TDEngland
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