Title: Regional Finance Director

Location: South London region

Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm).

Salary: £75,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

About the role:

The Regional Finance Director will provide the overall leadership and management for all aspects of finance to Ark Schools in the South London region. The role will be focused on ensuring processes are embedded across all schools; supporting schools new to the network (or with new staff structures) with transition as well as leading, with regard to finance, on strategic projects within the schools.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in the implementation of financial processes, planning and reporting
• Extensive experience in successfully managing and motivating a team
• A highly organised and proactive approach to work

Key Requirements:

• Professional accountancy qualification, including significant post-qualifying experience
• A record of Continuing Professional Development activities
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience of strategic financial planning and supporting decision-making
• Experience of leading and managing budgeting and reporting processes in an organisation
• Extensive experience of managing and motivating staff and monitoring performance against targets
• Knowledge and experience of financial management systems and processes
• Strong financial management skills
• Strong people management skills, with highly developed interpersonal and motivational skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands
• Strong organisational, project management, and planning skill

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement via the link by Monday 16th September.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Rosemary Pini of Allen Lane via the agency website.