Average Finance salary in South East England

Description Our client, an established and growing organisation, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance to lead their financial operations. This is a pivotal role requiring strong leadership, strategic acumen, and the ability to drive financial excellence across a global business. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Finance team, ensuring day-to-day financial operations are conducted efficiently and accurately.Develop and implement a future-fit financial governance strategy, including a robust internal control framework and group-wide best practices.Oversee all group accounting functions, including billing, accounts receivable/payable, general ledger, cost analysis, and revenue recognition.Provide financial support and leadership across all global subsidiaries.Act as a strategic business partner to Sales and Operations, ensuring commercial risks are managed effectively to support growth.Champion the use of technology to streamline financial controls and processes, enabling sustainable international expansion.Develop and manage consolidated budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.Collaborate with senior leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and value-creation initiatives.Manage cash flow to ensure sufficient working capital is available for growth.Establish and maintain relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with all financial regulations.Act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and support the development of the company’s ESG framework.Mentor and develop the Finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Requirements Key Competencies Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and provide constructive feedback.Collaborative team player, flexible and willing to support colleagues across the organisation.Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and analytical approach.Strong organisational and planning skills, capable of handling multiple priorities and deadlines.Adaptability and resilience, able to manage change effectively and maintain a positive outlook.Professionalism and personal impact, upholding company values and demonstrating reliability and integrity. Qualifications and Experience ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with significant post-qualification experience.Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams.International finance experience, including mergers and acquisitions, is highly desirable.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications and experience with Netsuite ERP systems.Exceptional numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Strong business acumen and the ability to influence at all organisational levels. Benefits Salary: £80,000 - £85,000Profit related bonus Private healthcareMonday- Friday- 7.40am-4.30pm (Can be flexible on this)Office based role, but will offer flexibility to work from home when needed

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.

Altum Consulting is pleased to be partnering with Quadrature Climate Foundation (QCF) in its search for a new Finance Manager to join its expanding team on an initial one year fixed-term contract. QCF was set up in 2019 to scale high impact climate solutions. QCF is funded by Quadrature Capital, an investment fund, whose founders recognised the need for additional funding to address the drivers and impacts of climate change. Through funding global partners in their world-changing work, QCF strives to support wholesale systemic change. Since its inception QCF has seeded new institutions and scaled existing ones, across research, policy advocacy, communications and campaigns, international diplomacy and legal strategies. Reporting into the Head of Finance as part of a lean Operations team, the Finance Manager will be responsible for a wide-ranging role, including core-finance responsibilities as well as acting as a business partner to the global partners that QCF funds. This is a unique opportunity that will offer a significant impact on climate programmes, a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits. QCF is based in central London and there is the opportunity for some hybrid working. The role would suit a driven, proactive individual with an impact mindset who takes ownership and is solutions-focussed. Duties Include: Business-partnering programmes teams to oversee programmes from inception to completion including reviewing budget proposals, performing due diligence, updating budgets and forecasts and feeding them into the wider budgetsProducing and managing the operational expenditure budget alongside the Head of FinanceReviewing grant finance reports to assist with the preparation of the donation cashflow forecastManagement of the day-to-day finances including transactionsPerforming month-end accounting duties and associated reconciliationsAssisting with statutory accounts preparation and the external audit The ideal candidate will: Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Be a proactive individual with a problem-solving mindsetHave strong business-partnering skills and mindset, including the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholdersHave strong knowledge and experience of accounting standards and best finance practicePrior experience working within the charity sector, a social enterprise is a benefitA demonstrable commitment to climate impact is desirable This is an exciting opportunity which offers exposure to a range of organisations carrying out critical work across the world, and the ability to positively support them to thrive. It is a varied and interesting role that will offer growth and learning opportunities for the right individual. Altum Consulting is managing the first stages of the recruitment to this role and will be meeting with suitable candidates ahead of presenting a shortlist to QCF. To register your interest please apply today.