Director of Finance- Further Education

Director of Finance
Further Education
Bradford- West Yorkshire
Permanent
Salary Scale: £68,749 - £74,373 p/a

Morgan Hunt are proud to be working exclusively with Bradford College who are seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to join their Senior Leadership Team and to play a central role in delivering our strategic mission: Working Together to Transform Lives. This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking finance professional to shape the financial sustainability of one of the region's most important education providers.

Reporting directly to the DCEO of Finance & Corporate Services, you will lead on all aspects of finance and procurement, providing expert advice on financial planning, reporting, and compliance. You'll be responsible for the production of statutory accounts and financial returns, ensuring budgets are met, KPIs are achieved, and that our resources are aligned to support outstanding outcomes for students and staff. You will also play a key role in business planning and performance review, driving efficiency and innovation across the College.

The Role:

• Shape and deliver the College's financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability.
• Provide high-quality advice to the DCEO and Governors on financial matters.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, ESFA/DFE submissions, and management reports.
• Oversee financial planning, budget setting, and risk management.
• Act as a trusted leader across the organisation, ensuring finance is seen as an enabler of excellence and innovation.
• Inspire, coach, and develop the finance team to achieve outstanding results.

About you:

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with significant senior leadership experience. You will bring a strong track record in financial planning, reporting, and audit, ideally within education, not-for-profit, or a similarly complex environment. More than that, you'll be a collaborative leader and strategic thinker, highly numerate, solutions-focused, and able to engage credibly at all levels.

You'll also share the colleges values:

• Trustworthiness - being accountable, reliable, and honest in everything you do.
• Inclusivity - creating a culture where every voice is heard and everyone feels they belong.
• Excellence - driving high standards and ambitious outcomes for students, staff, and our wider community.

Why join Bradford College?

At Bradford College, you'll be part of a values-driven organisation with a bold vision for the future. We are proud of our role in transforming lives and communities, and we're equally ambitious for our people. As Director of Finance, you'll be at the heart of ensuring we remain financially strong, forward-looking, and ready to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.

If you are a strategic leader with the expertise and ambition to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.



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Apply today and help shape the future of Bradford College.

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