Group Head of Finance Full Time – Reports to the Bursar – Line Management: Up to four Finance Officers Base: London (Blackheath Prep and Eltham College). Multi‑site responsibility across three independent schools, with potential hybrid working two days per week. Salary: c£75,000 (with some flexibility for an exceptional candidate). A competitive salary is available, together with a clear programme of staff development. Principal Role Responsible across a group of three successful independent schools to provide strategic financial leadership, ensure exceptional financial stewardship, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting. Reporting to the Bursar, the post‑holder leads the financial management of the Group, oversees all financial operations, and manages a team of Finance Officers. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment: the schools are currently integrating onto a new finance system. The post‑holder will play a major role in embedding the new systems, processes, controls, and reporting frameworks, ensuring full optimisation of the system, supporting staff through new workflows, strengthening data integrity, and improving automation and financial efficiency across all three schools. The post‑holder will also have the opportunity to review and improve the structure, roles, and responsibilities of the finance team, ensuring the function is properly aligned with the enhanced systems environment and capable of delivering a modern, high‑performing finance service. Eltham College is a highly successful independent day school in south‑east London, educating boys and girls aged 7 to 18 across both Junior and Senior Schools. The College has grown considerably: over 800 students in the Senior School, around 260 pupils in the Junior School, and places are heavily oversubscribed. Since 2020, girls can join Years 3 and 7, mirroring the Sixth Form which has been co‑educational for over 45 years. The school places equal emphasis on academic, pastoral and co‑curricular excellence and has an outstanding reputation in all three areas as well as for the friendly, unpretentious nature of daily life. Benefits A competitive salary is available, together with a clear programme of staff development. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (skills, qualifications, abilities, experience). Eltham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. #J-18808-Ljbffr