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Director of FinanceStart date: September 2025Salary: £55,000-£60,000Contract: 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 RoleThis 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 record keeping Leading procurement and contract negotiations to ensure value for money Supporting governance and advising on financial matters Collaborating on long-term school improvement and sustainability plans What We're Looking For Relevant financial qualifications (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience in financial management; experience in schools is advantageous but not essential Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills A proactive, solutions-driven mindset and ability to work at both strategic and operational levels Commitment to the values and vision of inclusive, high-achieving education Why Join Us? Be part of a high-performing and values-led federation Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team Contribute to the success of schools recently rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted Enjoy a role with scope for long-term growth and meaningful impact How to ApplyIf this sounds like your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. To express your interest, please send your CV. Reeson Education: Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults. At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.

Finance Director, Milton Keynes, Hybrid working£90- £100kpa plus benefits On behalf of our client, a respected and forward-thinking charitable Trust, we are pleased to invite applications for the role of Finance Director. This is a pivotal leadership position, offering the opportunity to support the Chief Executive and Board in delivering the Trust's Strategic Plan across the charity and its subsidiaries. The successful candidate will bring strategic financial insight, a collaborative leadership style, and a strong commercial mindset - including oversight of a significant property portfolio. Working closely with the Property Director, the Finance Director will play a key role in maximising long-term investment returns to support the Trust's mission and sustainability.The Finance Director will be a key member of the senior leadership team, working closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees, and wider executive colleagues. Responsibilities include:* Leading the strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the charity and its subsidiaries.* Providing high-quality financial analysis and advice to support decision-making and long-term sustainability.* Ensuring robust financial controls, compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations, and effective risk management.* Supporting the delivery of the Trust's Strategic Plan by aligning financial strategy with organisational objectives.* Managing the Trust's financial operations, including oversight of accounting, reporting, audit, tax, and treasury functions.* In conjunction with the Property Director, monitoring the performance of the Trust's commercial property portfolio and supporting its active management to maximise investment returns.* Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and funding bodies.* Leading and developing a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.We are seeking a strategic, commercially minded finance leader with:* A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and substantial post-qualification experience.* A successful track record in a senior financial leadership role, gained in the charitable, public, or private sector.* Strong commercial and strategic acumen, with experience managing complex financial operations and contributing at board level.* An understanding of, or genuine interest in, the charitable sector and the role of finance in delivering social impact.* Experience working with investment portfolios and/or property assets would be advantageous.* Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.* A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with the ability to foster inclusive teams and decision-making environments.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Finance Director - Financial Services Company A well established financial services company who are about to go through a highly profitable phase are looking for a Finance Director to develop and lead finance through this period. The business will be looking to go through a sale in the future and this is an exceptional opportunity to lead the growth of the business and leading the business into a sale.  Key Responsibilities for the Finance Director As Finance Director you will be preparing board reports and presenting to external stakeholdersLeading and managing a finance team, reporting direct to the CEOReporting to externals such as the PE house and holding the banking relationshipFinancial planning, cashflow management and balance sheet control with upkeep of a healthy cashflow a key area of responsibility in this industry.Production of regular cashflow forecasts and identification of specific reasons for downfall.Generating finance through investment appraisal and equity financeOversee the consolidation of month end reporting and have strong control over internal controlsProposal of cost saving ideas across the business Desired Requirements Been a previous Finance DirectorACA Qualified / Chartered AccountantSeries A / Series B / Series C fund raising experienceBlockchain / Cryptocurrency experienceExcellent communication skillsExperience of reporting to board and external stakeholdersPrior experience in the tech sector / start-up environment Lastly if you are looking for a Finance Director role within financial services, this is a fantastic role for you.