Head of Finance Huntress is delighted to be supporting a well-established independent school trust in the appointment of a Head of Finance. This is a key leadership position, reporting directly to the Bursar and providing financial leadership across the Trust. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and effective financial management, while providing clear insight to support strategic decision-making. The Role As Head of Finance, you will lead and develop the finance team and oversee a broad range of financial activities, including: Leading the preparation of half-termly management accounts, financial reporting and variance analysis Managing the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts and longer-term financial planning Providing financial analysis and modelling to support operational and strategic decisions Overseeing cash flow, banking, treasury and financial controls Managing fee billing, income collection, debt management and other income streams Providing oversight of payroll and pension processes Leading the year-end accounts process and acting as the main point of contact for external auditors Leading the Finance Team Supporting the Bursar, Senior Leadership Team and Governors with financial information and strategic projects About You You will be a professionally qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA,preferred) with significant ..... full job details .....