Head of Finance at Suffolk County Council

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Financial Control, Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Management, Risk Management, Management Information

Industry

Government Administration

Description

* Royal Hospital School * Address: Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2RX * Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum * Hours: Full time * Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible * Reference: 5224 Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world. In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit. The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy: Head of Finance. We are currently looking for a Head of Finance to lead on all aspects of financial management and control for the school, including reporting, budgets/forecasting, cash management and oversight of risks and opportunities. You will provide accurate management information to senior management. To find out more If you have any queries, please email the HR Department on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org [recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org] or call 01473 326200. For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit our website [https://www.royalhospitalschool.org] To see details of other vacancies please visit our website [https://www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies] How to apply Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link on our website [https://www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies/employment-opportunities/~board/vacancies/post/head-of-finance-new] Please also email a covering letter to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org [recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org] Closing date: 1 pm, 23 July 2026. Interview date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission, and interviews could take place at any time. The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of financial management and control for the school, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management. Provide accurate management information to senior leadership and oversee financial risks and opportunities.