Exec Director of Finance

Job DescriptionExec Director of Finance - Birmingham - up to 70K Your new companyYoull be joining a Birmingham based Further Education organisation committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences and strong outcomes for its students and community. As Executive Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisations financial strategy and ensuring long term sustainability.Your new roleAs the Executive Director of Finance, you will lead and develop the Colleges finance function, ensuring the delivery of high quality financial management, reporting and strategic insight. Working closely with the Vice Principal/CFO, Principal and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide expert financial guidance to support decision making and organisational priorities.You will:Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a high performance, customer focused culture.Champion digital innovation, driving the adoption of modern financial systems and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.Oversee the production of timely and accurate management accounts, annual financial statements, budgets, cashflow forecasts and statutory returns.Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks, including DfE, OfS, WMCA and HMRC requirements.Act as the primary contact for external auditors and ensure robust internal controls, governance and risk management.Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear financial advice and insight.Deputise for the Vice Principal/CFO when required.This role is 37 hours per week, and will require on site working across a number of campuses.What you''ll need to succeedFull accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).Significant senior financial leadership experience, ideally within the education or public sector.Strong understanding of financial management, accounting standards and financial reporting.Experience producing management accounts, yearend financial statements and leading external audits.Excellent IT skills and a strong understanding of financial systems, reporting tools and digital transformation.The ability to interpret complex financial data and provide clear, actionable insights.Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and drive continuous improvement.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levelsWhat you''ll get in returnA competitive salary of 61,884 70,231 per annum.A generous annual leave allowance of 42 daysAn amazing local gov pension schemeWhat you need to do nowIf you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn''t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4771460

Created: 2026-04-08