https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-finance-service-farrer-barnes-limited--efc5914d-f557-40be-8461-62c65fc87393 RSS feed for Head of Finance Service at Farrer Barnes Limited. en-gb Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:32:41 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-finance-service-farrer-barnes-limited--efc5914d-f557-40be-8461-62c65fc87393 https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-finance-service-farrer-barnes-limited--efc5914d-f557-40be-8461-62c65fc87393 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:52:44 GMT Location: London | Salary: 57000.00-57000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Either Temp to Perm OR Permanent with Immediate Start Full-Time, 36 hours, 52 weeks a yearNorth London Based, open to 1 or 2 days WFH once settled An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified finance professional to join a growing and successful education organisation as Head of Finance Service. Reporting to the CFOO, you will lead the finance function, ensuring robust financial governance, compliance and strategic financial planning across a Multi-Academy Trust. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for financial controls, budgeting, statutory accounts, audit management, payroll oversight, risk management and delivering strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders and Board members.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop the finance team across the TrustOversee budgeting, forecasting and financial reportingEnsure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook, DfE requirements and statutory regulationsManage annual accounts, audits and financial returnsDevelop and deliver long-term financial strategy to support growth and sustainabilityDrive process improvements, financial controls and value-for-money initiativesPartner with senior leaders, Truste... Permanent