The Head of Finance will work closely with the COO, Heads and Governors, providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring robust financial management across the School. Key areas of responsibility include:
Responsibilities
* Strategic financial leadership - long-term planning, scenario modelling and insightful reporting.
* Financial management & control - budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, investments and audit oversight.
* Payroll leadership - managing payroll and pensions, ensuring compliance and process improvement.
* Compliance & governance - meeting all regulatory, charity and financial obligations.
* VAT & taxation - leading VAT processes, advising on tax implications and overseeing Gift Aid.
* Debtor management & family liaison - ensuring fair, supportive engagement with families and careful management of bursary/hardship funds.
* Team leadership - managing and developing a team of four finance professionals.
Qualifications
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Senior financial leadership and line management experience.
* Strong understanding of financial systems, controls, governance and compliance.
* Strategic, improvement-focused and confident influencing at senior level.
* Committed to the values, community and safeguarding responsibilities of St Catherine's.
* Desirable: experience in independent schools or multi-entity charities, knowledge of Gift Aid, experience with school MIS/finance systems.
Benefits
* Generous pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution).
* 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.
* Fee remission for daughters attending the school.
* Health Cash Plan.
* Lunch provided during term time.
* On-site parking, and Cycle to Work scheme.
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