RM Recruit are working in partnership with a large education sector organisation to recruit an experienced and qualified finance professional for a senior leadership opportunity within their finance function. This is a key role responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and strategic financial analysis across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing high-quality financial insight to support strategic decision-making and long-term financial sustainability. Main duties include: Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes Delivering insightful management reporting and financial analysis Supporting strategic initiatives through financial modelling and business partnering Managing financial reporting timelines and ensuring reporting accuracy Leading and developing finance teams across reporting and business partnering functions Presenting financial information to senior leadership and key committees Driving continuous improvement across financial reporting processes and systems The successful candidate will: Be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) Have substantial senior-level finance leadership experience Demonstrate strong financial planning and analysis capability Have experience managing and developing teams Be confident communicating complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders Ideally have experience ..... full job details .....