Your new companyYou''ll be joining a Birmingham based Further Education organisation committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences and strong outcomes for its students and community. As Executive Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation''s financial strategy and ensuring long term sustainability. Your new roleAs the Executive Director of Finance, you will lead and develop the College''s finance function, ensuring the delivery of high quality financial management, reporting and strategic insight. Working closely with the Vice Principal/CFO, Principal and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide expert financial guidance to support decision making and organisational priorities.You will: Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a high performance, customer focused culture.Champion digital innovation, driving the adoption of modern financial systems and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.Oversee the production of timely and accurate management accounts, annual financial statements, budgets, cashflow forecasts and statutory returns.Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks, including DfE, OfS, WMCA and HMRC requirements.Act as the primary contact for external auditors and ensure robust internal controls, governance and risk management.Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear financial advice and insight.Deputise for the Vice Principal/CFO when required