Head of Finance
8 days ago
Teignmouth
Head of Finance - Ivy Education Trust Location: Teignmouth Community School - Devon, TQ14 9HZ Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours/week, 52 weeks/year Salary: £54,394 - £61,543 per annum About the Role Ivy Education Trust is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Finance to lead our Finance Team and ensure the financial health, stability, and long-term sustainability of our Trust. This is a pivotal role combining operational oversight with strategic influence. You will: • Produce accurate and timely accounts, budgets, and forecasts, • Manage cash flow and ensure robust internal controls, • Oversee statutory reporting and financial compliance, • Lead the development of financial systems, policies, and processes, • Provide expert financial advice to senior leaders, Headteachers, and auditors We’re looking for a qualified CCAB accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or due to achieve qualified status within 3 months with: • Experience in complex accounting roles within commercial, public sector, or accounting practice environments, • Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and motivate a team, • Expertise in external audit, regulatory review, or compliance improvements, • Strong experience in sharing best practice and technical know-how We Offer: • A role where your work truly makes a difference, • A supportive team invested in growth and collaboration, • Competitive salary with a generous career average pension scheme (employer contributions ~17%), • 26 days holiday plus public holidays, including Christmas closure days Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 9th March 2026 Other suitable skills and experience include Head of Finance, Finance Director, Senior Finance Manager, Trust Finance Lead, School Finance Head,