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 ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in a Further Education college.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 teamProven experience of working in Further or Higher EducationDemonstrated success in c