Head of Finance

Leading our Finance Department,you'll be at the heart of the College's strategic and commercial decision-making. Working closely with the Vice Principal Finance and Corporate Services, you'll drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting,providing the insight and challenge needed to make the most of our resources and support sustainable growth.You'lllead and develop a talented team, oversee management and year-end accounts, strengthen financial systems and controls, and ensure robust compliance across the College. From evaluating the financial viabilityof new programmes and apprenticeships to overseeing project costs and presenting to Corporation committees, you'll bring financial expertise, commercial thinking and a focus on continuous improvement.If you're ready to combine strategic influencewith hands-on financial leadership, this is your opportunity to make a real difference atYeovil College.

CCAB qualified, with at least five years' post-qualification experience and strong technical finance expertise.

Proven experience leading and developing a Finance team, ideally within FE or a similar organisation.

Confident managing computerised accounting systems, producing timely financial reports and completing monthly balance sheet reviews.

Advanced Excel skills, with experience in project accounting, costing products and assessing financial viability.

A forward-thinking approach to improving financial processes, embracing AI, automation and smarter ways of working.

Commercially minded and highly organised, able to prioritise independently, meet tight deadlines and communicate complex financial information clearly.

Annual salary: £49,643 - £59,994

Full time, 37 hoursper week all year round

35 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)

Generous pension scheme of 16.1% employer contributions

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