Further Education College is seeking to recruit a Qualified Accountant as Deputy Director of Finance A leading Further Education college in Essex is seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Finance / Deputy Director of Finance to play a key role in leading and developing its finance function. This is a confidential opportunity for an experienced and collaborative finance leader who is ready to take the next step in their career.The RoleReporting to the Director of Finance, you will provide leadership across the finance team, ensuring high-quality financial management, robust controls, and insightful reporting to support strategic decision-making. You will also:Lead on financial planning, budgeting, and forecastingDeliver accurate and timely statutory and management reportingChampion a business partnering approach across academic and support divisionsDevelop and improve systems, processes, and the capability of the finance functionWork collaboratively with senior leaders across the organisationSupport long-term strategic planning and funding bidsThis is a visible and influential leadership role with the opportunity to make a lasting impact.The Ideal CandidateWe are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) who brings:A proven track record of driving improvement in a finance teamDemonstrated success in collaborating with non-finance stakeholdersStrong experience in financial and statutory reportingA proactive, strategic mindset with excellent interpersona