Head of Finance
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Mehefin 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £72,000–£80,000 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0DF |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1558164 |
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£72,000–£80,000 | Full time (0.8 considered) | PermanentSt Catherine’s School — a leading independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3–18, set in 25 acres on the edge of the Surrey Hills — is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to lead its Finance Team and support the long term financial sustainability of the School.
Celebrating 140 years in 2025, St Catherine’s combines academic excellence with a commitment to confidence, curiosity and character. This role offers the opportunity to modernise systems, strengthen controls and contribute to the School’s future development.
The Role
The Head of Finance will work closely with the COO, Heads and Governors, providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring robust financial management across the School.
Key areas of responsibility include:
• Strategic financial leadership — long term planning, scenario modelling and insightful reporting.
• Financial management & control — budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, investments and audit oversight.
• Payroll leadership — managing payroll and pensions, ensuring compliance and process improvement.
• Compliance & governance — meeting all regulatory, charity and financial obligations.
• VAT & taxation — leading VAT processes, advising on tax implications and overseeing Gift Aid.
• Debtor management & family liaison — ensuring fair, supportive engagement with families and careful management of bursary/hardship funds.
• Team leadership — managing and developing a team of four finance professionals.
About You
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Senior financial leadership and line management experience.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, controls, governance and compliance.
• Strategic, improvement focused and confident influencing at senior level.
• Committed to the values, community and safeguarding responsibilities of St Catherine’s.
Desirable – experience in independent schools or multi entity charities, knowledge of Gift Aid, experience with school MIS/finance systems.
Benefits
• Generous pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution).
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Fee remission for daughters attending the school.
• Health Cash Plan
• Lunch provided during term time
• On site parking, and Cycle to Work schemeApplications
The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 15th June 2026.
Please apply via MyNewTerm, using the link provided.Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.
Celebrating 140 years in 2025, St Catherine’s combines academic excellence with a commitment to confidence, curiosity and character. This role offers the opportunity to modernise systems, strengthen controls and contribute to the School’s future development.
The Role
The Head of Finance will work closely with the COO, Heads and Governors, providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring robust financial management across the School.
Key areas of responsibility include:
• Strategic financial leadership — long term planning, scenario modelling and insightful reporting.
• Financial management & control — budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, investments and audit oversight.
• Payroll leadership — managing payroll and pensions, ensuring compliance and process improvement.
• Compliance & governance — meeting all regulatory, charity and financial obligations.
• VAT & taxation — leading VAT processes, advising on tax implications and overseeing Gift Aid.
• Debtor management & family liaison — ensuring fair, supportive engagement with families and careful management of bursary/hardship funds.
• Team leadership — managing and developing a team of four finance professionals.
About You
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Senior financial leadership and line management experience.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, controls, governance and compliance.
• Strategic, improvement focused and confident influencing at senior level.
• Committed to the values, community and safeguarding responsibilities of St Catherine’s.
Desirable – experience in independent schools or multi entity charities, knowledge of Gift Aid, experience with school MIS/finance systems.
Benefits
• Generous pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution).
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Fee remission for daughters attending the school.
• Health Cash Plan
• Lunch provided during term time
• On site parking, and Cycle to Work schemeApplications
The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 15th June 2026.
Please apply via MyNewTerm, using the link provided.Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.