Director of Finance
Start date: September 2025
Salary: £55,000-£60,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (following a one-term trial period)
Location: Central Westminster, London
Are you a strategic, solution-focused finance professional ready to make a real impact across multiple schools?
A thriving federation of five primary schools in the heart of Westminster is seeking a Director of Finance to lead on all financial and business operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the ongoing financial health and strategic growth of our schools, which serve richly diverse communities and are led by an experienced and visionary executive headteacher.
About the Role
This is not a typical School Business Manager role. You will be a key member of the senior leadership team (SLT), working closely with the executive headteacher and governing bodies to manage financial planning, compliance, and reporting across all five schools and any new schools that may join the federation. You'll also oversee key aspects of HR administration and operational compliance, while leading a team of experienced office managers who carry out day-to-day administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic financial leadership across all schools in the federation
Budget planning, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting
Ensuring compliance with all financial and regulatory requirements
Oversight of payroll and HR r...