Finance Director jobs in South East England

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with the ability to operate at board level. They will be a strategic thinker able to navigate the increasingly complex and volatile world of academy finances with resilience, a calm, measured approach and a 'can-do' attitude.

A turnaround CFO role for an education focussed not for profit organisation.

This role will require taking the lead on the financial services for the trust, with the primary focus on the year end/audit process.

I am delighted to be exclusively partnering with The Royal School of Needlework to recruit a Director of Finance on a part time basis. Based at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace, south-west London, they offer a thriving education programme for everyone from beginner to degree level. This is permanent, hybrid working opportunity and the successful candidate will be expected to work 3 days per week. Salary up to £70k FTE

An award-winning construction firm is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its finance function and play a pivotal role in future growth. With turnover set to double across the next five years, this is a rare opportunity to influence strategy and progress to the Finance Director position as part of a succession plan.

To support the Head of Financial accounting in the production of all statutory financial reports and information required by external agencies, the statutory audit process and collation of high-quality information for use by the Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and other internal/external stakeholders. To lead on coordination of Internal audit activities for the College & Trust.

The Financial Controller will be number one in Finance overseeing a team of three, and will report into the Managing Director. Reporting into the FD, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in implementing robust financial controls, and improving the overall financial management and reporting infrastructure.

A well‑established, commercially successful UK organisation is seeking a Head of Finance Transformation for 12 months, to lead the modernisation of its finance function. This is a senior, high‑impact role, partnering closely with the Finance Director and wider finance leadership to transform how finance operates across systems, processes, data, and ways of working.

Responsibilities will include managing purchase and sales ledgers, processing payments, undertaking reconciliations, overseeing time-sheet administration, managing CIS and VAT return processes, handling expenses, and carrying out ad-hoc finance functions.

We're seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Manager to shape strategy, drive value and support organisational direction. As Procurement Manager, you'll work closely with the CFO on medium‑term planning, lead procurement and category strategies, ensure compliance, and balance cost efficiency with quality.

The post reports directly into our Director of Finance and the team comprises of a Finance & Funding Officer and a Finance Assistant & Purchase Ledger Clerk. The postholder will have broad experience in a Finance team, ideally in an education setting. The main focus of the post will be on management reporting and payroll as the post carries the responsibility of overseeing the organisation's payroll each month.