Head of Finance / Finance Officer
21 days ago
Worcester
Three Counties Region | Hybrid | Head of Finance / Finance Officer If you’re an experienced senior finance professional looking for a role where you can shape financial strategy, strengthen governance and make a genuine organisational impact, this opportunity offers exactly that. You’ll join a growing and well-established multi-academy organisation, taking a lead role in overseeing financial management across multiple sites. Working closely with the CEO and Board, you’ll provide strategic financial insight, ensure robust controls, and support long-term sustainability across the trust. This is a key leadership role combining strategic oversight with hands-on financial management in a purpose-driven environment. Why this move stands out • Senior finance leadership role with direct CEO and Board exposure, • Opportunity to shape financial strategy across a multi-site organisation, • Broad remit across governance, reporting, planning and compliance, • Play a key role in supporting long-term growth and sustainability, • Purpose-driven environment with measurable community impact, • Stable, well-supported leadership team Your key focus areas • Leading financial planning, budgeting and forecasting across the organisation, • Ensuring strong financial governance, controls and compliance frameworks, • Overseeing statutory reporting, audits and regulatory requirements, • Managing risk, financial oversight and funding allocation, • Driving value for money and efficient resource utilisation, • Supporting operational leaders with financial insight and decision-making, • Overseeing procurement and financial processes, • Acting as a key advisor to the CEO and Board on financial matters, • What you’ll bring, • Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), • Strong experience in senior finance roles (Head of Finance / CFO / Financial Controller level), • Background in education, public sector or not-for-profit (highly desirable), • Strong understanding of using IRIS Software, • Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance and audit, • Experience in multi-site or complex organisational environments, • Confident communicator with experience working with Boards and senior stakeholders, • Strategic mindset with strong analytical capability What’s in it for you • Salary circa up to £80,000 - £100,000, • Hybrid working, • Senior leadership role with real influence, • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-led organisation, • Supportive and collaborative senior team, • Long-term stability and career progression Next Step If you’re ready for a move that gives you more responsibility, progression and client exposure, apply today for a confidential conversation with our specialist consultants here at GMP Recruitment Agency Limited.