Head of Finance

Head of Finance - Education & Training (Fully Remote)

Harper May is working with an education and training organisation that is looking for a Head of Finance to lead its finance function in a fully remote role. The business delivers across multiple programmes and is continuing to strengthen its financial management, reporting, and governance as it develops its offering and supports long-term sustainability.

Reporting to the senior leadership team, the Head of Finance will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, effective planning, and strong financial control across the organisation. The role will suit someone who can combine hands‑on financial management with the ability to provide clear insight and support decision‑making in a multi‑stakeholder environment.

• Lead the finance function and oversee daily financial operations
• Manage the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring timely and accurate financial information
• Prepare budgets and forecasts, working closely with budget holders across the organisation
• Monitor cash flow and support effective short‑ and medium‑term financial planning
• Maintain robust financial controls and oversee balance sheet integrity
• Manage audit preparation, statutory accounts, and year‑end processes
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial, funding, and reporting requirements
• Produce meaningful management information to support leadership decision‑making
• Support contract, funding, and programme reporting where required
• Develop finance processes and improve reporting efficiency across the function
• Manage and support finance staff, promoting a high standard of delivery and accountability

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Experience leading finance within an education, training, not‑for‑profit, or service‑led organisation
• Strong grounding in financial reporting, controls, and month‑end processes
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Confident managing audits and statutory financial requirements
• Able to work closely with senior stakeholders and explain financial information clearly
• Experience of working with funded income, contracts, or grant‑related reporting would be advantageous