Head of Finance

About this role

The role is for the Head of Finance at a school, reporting to the Head of School and Head of School Operations. It involves providing financial management guidance and overseeing the school’s financial affairs, including budgeting, loans and investments, and managing receipts and payments. The candidate should present a professional front with stakeholders and contribute to the school’s overall success.

What you would do

• Oversee the development and management of the school budget
• Manage loans and investments for the school
• Oversee receipts and payments processes
• Provide sound financial management advice to stakeholders
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations
• Ensure asset management, tagging, and inventory control
• Prepare and present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Utilise accounting software and advanced Excel for financial tasks
• Monitor accounts reconciliation and asset management activities
• Support school leadership with financial planning and reporting

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting, economics, finance, business, statistics or mathematics
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ICAN)
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior role
• Experience in educational or non-profit settings preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in asset tagging, asset management, and inventory control
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting financial information

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