Head of Finance

Head of Finance

College

Essex

Permanent

Up to £80,000 + Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid, 2/3 days in the office

Full time, 37 hours p/week

Head of Finance

Morgan Hunt are working with a College based in Essex who are looking at recruiting a Head of Finance. This is a permanent role paying up to £75k.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Finance:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting, ensuring effective cost control.
• Prepare financial statements, profit and loss reports, and balance sheets for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audit requirements, and statutory reporting standards.
• Monitor cash flow, expenditure, and financial risks, ensuring robust financial health.
• Lead the preparation of year-end financial statements and liaise with auditors.
• Manage financial systems and controls to enhance operational efficiency.

Procurement & Compliance

• Develop and implement procurement strategies in line with public sector regulations.
• Ensure statutory and financial obligations are met and value-for-money principles are upheld.
• Lead tendering and contract negotiations to ensure effective supplier management.
• Maintain adherence to GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Leadership & Strategic Development

• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Work closely with senior management to align financial strategies with organisational goals.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial services, governance, and control.
• Provide expert financial advice to senior leaders and key stakeholders.

Previous Skills and Experience of the Head of Finance:

• Must have Further or Higher Education experience OR audit experience having audited in the education sector.
• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICA) with significant experience in a similar role.
• Production and review of financial reporting I.e. Monthly Management Accounts & Statutory financial statements.
• Experience of multi-year Cash flow management.
• Experience of developing appropriate financial systems.
• Experience of budget setting and 3-year financial planning at organisation and departmental level.
• The successful candidate must hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to undergo processing.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.