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Finance Director

Permanent
Liverpool
North West
06-01-2026 10:24 AM
54298
£70k - 75k per year + Benefits
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An esteemed education establishment in North Liverpool is seeking an exceptional Director of Finance & Business Development to play a pivotal role in shaping its financial strength and long-term sustainability.

This is a senior, hands-on role combining technical financial leadership with strategic and commercial influence. As a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will use your strong numerical capability and commercial acumen to drive informed decision-making, improve financial performance, and support growth.

The Role


You will lead the institution’s finance function and commercial activities, translating complex financial data into clear insights that influence strategic and operational decisions. Alongside day-to-day financial leadership, you will shape and deliver longer-term financial and enterprise strategies.

Key responsibilities include:



  • Leading budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and five-year financial planning


  • Producing high-quality management information to support Executive and Governor decision-making


  • Driving commercial performance, income diversification and return on investment


  • Providing financial and commercial advice to the Head and Governors


  • Ensuring robust financial controls, compliance and risk management


  • Oversight of IT, data, and the School’s trading subsidiary


  • Acting as Company Secretary


About You


You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA or equivalent) with:



  • Outstanding numerical and analytical skills


  • Proven experience in influencing commercial and strategic decisions, not just reporting


  • A track record of improving financial sustainability and efficiency


  • The confidence to operate at both in day to day detail and at Board level


  • Strong communication skills, able to engage with non-financial stakeholders


Experience in education or a regulated environment is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits




  • Salary £70,000–£75,000


  • Support staff pension scheme (including life insurance and wellbeing support)


  • Access to gym facilities


  • Employee assistance programme (24/7 counselling and advice)


  • Ongoing professional development


  • The opportunity to play a key leadership role in a respected education organisation

  • On-site car parking
  • Annual leave 38 days

Interviews are expected to take place in the first week of February 2026. The closing date for applications is 16th January, with the shortlist submitted on 19th January. This is truly an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Finance Director, looking to drive change and add value. 

 

 

 

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