Head of Finance

Head of Finance

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Be part of something ambitious at Yeovil College. With a flagship campus, major investment in our facilities and a drive to innovate and grow, we’re looking for a Head of Finance who can help shape what comes next. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a commercially focused, forward-thinking FE provider where your financial expertisewill influence decisions, unlock opportunities and help deliver our vision for the future.

Leading our Finance Department,you’ll be at the heart of the College’s strategic and commercial decision-making. Working closely with the Vice Principal Finance and Corporate Services, you’ll drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting,providing the insight and challenge needed to make the most of our resources and support sustainable growth.You’lllead and develop a talented team, oversee management and year-end accounts, strengthen financial systems and controls, and ensure robust compliance across the College. From evaluating the financial viabilityof new programmes and apprenticeships to overseeing project costs and presenting to Corporation committees, you’ll bring financial expertise, commercial thinking and a focus on continuous improvement.If you’re ready to combine strategic influencewith hands-on financial leadership, this is your opportunity to make a real difference atYeovil College.

What we'relooking for:

CCAB qualified, with at least five years’ post-qualification experience and strong technical finance expertise.

Proven experience leading and developing a Finance team, ideally within FE or a similar organisation.

Confident managing computerised accounting systems, producing timely financial reports and completing monthly balance sheet reviews.

Advanced Excel skills, with experience in project accounting, costing products and assessing financial viability.

A forward-thinking approach to improving financial processes, embracing AI, automation and smarter ways of working.

Commercially minded and highly organised, able to prioritise independently, meet tight deadlines and communicate complex financial information clearly.

What we offer:

Annual salary: £49,643 - £59,994

Full time, 37 hoursper week all year round

35 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)

Generous pension scheme of 16.1% employer contributions

Staff discount schemewith high street and online retailers

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Employee assistanceprogramme

Freeonsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Access to free staff parking

Don'tmiss out!

Join Yeovil Collegeand make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply nowto become a part of our dedicated team!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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