Are you looking for your next senior finance role in a well-resourced, forward-thinking organisation?
St. Edward’s in Oxford is seeking a skilled and hands-on Head of Finance to lead its finance operations and team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment where your expertise directly supports operational and strategic decision-making, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

This is a central leadership position within the school’s Bursary, responsible for managing a team of six and overseeing the full range of financial activity—from day-to-day operations through to longer-term planning.
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Corporate Services, you will take ownership of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, payroll oversight, cashflow, audit preparation, VAT and Tax, and regulatory reporting. The school’s operations are diverse and complex, with an annual turnover of approximately £40 million and activities spanning education, estates, catering, IT, commercial ventures and fundraising. You will be working closely with senior leaders and departmental managers to provide clear, timely financial insight that supports effective planning and delivery.