Director of Finance - Education

  • Michael Page (UK)
  • Warrington, Cheshire
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Banking

Job Description

  • Drive financial excellence and operational innovation.
  • Lead change across a growing, ambitious organisation
About Our Client

A forward thinking, values driven education trust committed to delivering high standards across its schools and central services. With a strong focus on integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement, the trust is dedicated to providing an excellent learning environment for pupils and a supportive, empowering workplace for staff.

Job Description

Duties and tasks:

  • Lead long term financial strategy to ensure stability and future growth.
  • Advise senior leaders with clear financial insight and analysis.
  • Oversee finance, estates, HR, facilities and procurement to deliver high quality, efficient services.
  • Manage multi year financial planning to support strategic decision making.
  • Drive income generation through effective use of assets and partnerships.
  • Lead procurement, tenders and value for money initiatives.
  • Support HR with performance management and staff development alignment.
  • Oversee estates, facilities and IT planning to ensure safe, compliant and future ready environments.
  • Ensure full compliance with financial, statutory and audit requirements.
  • Collaborate with school and central leaders to maintain high standards and a shared culture of excellence.
The Successful Applicant
  • Operated at Finance Manager/ Controller level or above within the education sector
  • Ability to analyse complex data, manage yearly budgets and long term organisational planning
  • Ability to influence challenge and engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Worked with cross functional teams including estates, procurement, facilities, HR
What's on Offer
  • Holiday package with additional wellbeing days
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Hybrid working supporting work life balance
  • Employee wellbeing packages including health care options, discounted gym memberships
  • An opportunity to shape strategy and drive meaningful improvement within an expanding organisation

This is an opportunity for a skilled Director of Finance to make a significant impact in Warrington. If you meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply.