Job Description
Head of Finance – Education & Training (Fully Remote)
Harper May is working with an education and training organisation that is looking for a Head of Finance to lead its finance function in a fully remote role. The business delivers across multiple programmes and is continuing to strengthen its financial management, reporting, and governance as it develops its offering and supports long-term sustainability.
The Role
Reporting to the senior leadership team, the Head of Finance will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, effective planning, and strong financial control across the organisation. The role will suit someone who can combine hands-on financial management with the ability to provide clear insight and support decision-making in a multi-stakeholder environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the finance function and oversee daily financial operations
* Manage the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring timely and accurate financial information
* Prepare budgets and forecasts, working closely with budget holders across the organisation
* Monitor cash flow and support effective short- and medium-term financial planning
* Maintain robust financial controls and oversee balance sheet integrity
* Manage audit preparation, statutory accounts, and year-end processes
* Ensure compliance with relevant financial, funding, and reporting requirements
* Produce meaningful management information to support leadership decision-making
* Support contract, funding, and programme reporting where required
* Develop finance processes and improve reporting efficiency across the function
* Manage and support finance staff, promoting a high standard of delivery and accountability
Candidate Profile
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
* Experience leading finance within an education, training, not-for-profit, or service-led organisation
* Strong grounding in financial reporting, controls, and month-end processes
* Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
* Confident managing audits and statutory financial requirements
* Able to work closely with senior stakeholders and explain financial information clearly
* Experience of working with funded income, contracts, or grant-related reporting would be advantageous