Chief Financial Officer, St Albans

We are delighted to be working with one of the UK’s most prominent and diverse education groups to recruit a Chief Finance Officer. The organisation has grown significantly in recent years, with an expansive estate development programme (Circa £100m) in place to further enhance the student experience and advance its commercial (UK/international) growth agenda. This is a progressive group that is continually evolving to meet the needs of the UK's changing economy and skills landscape whilst remaining committed to its mission and values.Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Executive. Lead the financial strategy across the wider business, ensuring the organisation's financial integrity through enhanced business planning and financial control to maximise efficiency and growth opportunities. Provide day‑to‑day line management for the finance function, with a keen focus on capital expenditure and risk management.Analyse key management information to maintain the organisation's strong financial position. Qualifications Qualified, commercially orientated finance leader with a wealth of strategic experience in a highly complex, customer‑centric environment (sector experience is not required). Strong technical expertise with excellent analytical and planning skills, fully conversant with complex revenue streams and capital investment initiatives.Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, capacity to engage at all levels across and beyond an organisation, and to address strategic challenges through deliverable and workable business solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr