Head of Finance

The position of Head of Finance is a crucial role leading the Finance Team.

The post-holder will be responsible for:

• Budgetary control
• Monitoring and managing all aspects of expenditure
• The accounting records and reporting for Westonbirt School
• Being finance partner for Wishford Commercial Team
• Direct line management for the Finance Manager, as well as overseeing a small team
• The Head of Finance will lead the Finance Team

Working closely with the Heads, Director of Estates and Services, SLT, and budget holders, including providing financial support and accurate, timely reporting to the Wishford Group Head of Reporting.

They will also act as the finance partner to the Wishford Commercial team, supporting high‑growth activities such as language schools, holiday clubs, leisure services, and weddings and events.

This includes collaborating on pricing, planning, reporting, and analysis. This role requires a qualified accountant, and we welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.

Due to the size of the organisation, it is a hands‑on position overseeing a team of four, including direct line management of the Finance Manager, at a particularly exciting time of growth and capital investment.

It is a full‑time role, and as a boarding school operating seven days a week, occasional evening and weekend support may be required.

• Hours:
  
  This is a full time, year round permanent role.
• Salary:
  Up to £75,000 pa
• Benefits:
  • 5% employer pension
  • Shopping discount card
  • Potential means tested staff discount
  • Complimentary lunch where possible
  • 25 days annual leave bank holidays
  • Access to the groups counselling scheme
  • Access to fully funded apprenticeships
  • Discretionary Christmas stand down
  • On site parking
  • Personal accident at work cover

Reports to:

Finance Director

Start Date:

As soon as possible (dependent upon notice periods and the receipt of safer recruitment checks). Please read the attached candidate pack for the full job description.