Job Title: Head of Financial Management
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Executive Director of Finance
Contract: MC Management Contract, Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £51,547 - £54,329 per annum (August Pay Award Pending)
Annual Leave: 36 days
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Financial Management to lead high-quality financial reporting, control, and business partnering across the College. In this senior role, you will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain robust systems and controls, and provide valuable financial insight to support decision-making. Working closely with senior leaders, you will drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and help shape the College’s financial strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Alongside the Head of Finance, manage the production of accurate, timely, and compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Ensure the integrity of financial data within the general ledger and all subsidiary systems.
- Develop and maintain high-quality financial reporting packs and dashboards for budget holders, senior leadership and governors.
- Maintain a strong finance business partnering model across curriculum and professional service areas.
- Oversee financial systems, ensuring they are fit for purpose, efficient, and aligned to organisational needs.
Please see the full person specification here -Head of Financial Management
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) (Essential)
- A commitment to continually develop and undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role (Essential)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional qualification (Desirable)
- Management Qualification (Desirable)
Experience
- Significant experience in a senior financial management or financial reporting role (Essential)
- Proven track record of producing accurate and timely financial reports in a complex organisation (Essential)
- Experience within the Further Education or public sector (Desirable)
- Experience of working with funding body requirements (e.g. DfE or equivalent) (Desirable)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including income recognition principles (Essential)
- In-depth understanding of financial controls, reporting standards, and best practice (Essential)
- Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements (Essential)
- Knowledge of Further Education funding methodologies and regulatory environment (Desirable)
Why Join Us?
Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
o College benefit scheme: College Extras
o Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurant
o Discounted gift cards for big brands
o Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
o Cycle to Work scheme
Discounted onsite car parking.
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Matthew Wilson, Executive Director of Finance on [email protected]
Are you ready to make your mark?
If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!
About Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the North East, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive.
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation related concerns (as required by KCSIE).
Right to work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
