This individual is an ACA-qualified finance leader with extensive experience across the education, charity and commercial sectors, operating at both strategic and operational levels. They have demonstrated a strong track record of leading finance functions independently, partnering with Boards, Trustees and senior leadership teams to support long-term organisational growth and financial stability.

Their experience includes managing multi-million-pound budgets, leading financial transformation projects, implementing new finance and payroll systems, improving reporting processes and supporting complex funding and pension arrangements. They have consistently demonstrated the ability to provide clear and commercially focused financial insight to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

This candidate is recognised for their calm and collaborative leadership style, strong governance and compliance knowledge, and ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational delivery. They are particularly well suited to organisations seeking a dependable and experienced finance professional capable of driving process improvements while supporting wider business objectives.

Exposure includes:

  • Financial leadership within education, charity and commercial environments
  • Budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning
  • Board, Trustee and Governing Council reporting
  • System implementations and finance transformation projects
  • Cashflow management and financial controls
  • Management accounts and statutory reporting
  • Pension scheme restructuring and funding arrangements
  • Team leadership and departmental restructuring
  • Stakeholder management across operational and executive teams
  • Process improvement and operational finance support

Software knowledge:

  • Sage Intact
  • Exposure to multiple ERP and accounting platforms

Qualifications:

  • ACA Qualified
  • BSc Geography (2:1)

Location: Surrey

Notice period: Immediately available

Candidate ref:  36582

 

To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Julie Mott – 01252 718777
Julie.Mott@howett-thorpe.co.uk