Director of Finance

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a Director of Finance to lead the Finance and Procurement team, a pivotal role that will shape the future of financial management, reporting and compliance at DCG. This role is based at our Ilkeston Campus with attendance at other college campuses in accordance with business needs. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

The Opportunity

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively across academic and professional services functions to foster greater empowerment, accountability and transparency, creating an environment where the finance team cultivate a culture of financial awareness, continuous improvement and provide the resources required to deliver the college Strategic Objectives.

Having recently received a Good OFSTED rating and with good financial health, the college is experiencing a period of growth and aims to generate a sustainable surplus for reinvestment in our people and our strategic priorities.

Reporting to the CFO and as a key member of the leadership team, as the Director of Finance you will oversee all aspects of financial management and regulatory compliance. You will provide strategic financial planning and ensure robust financial governance.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About you

To excel in this role, you’ll have great communication and interpersonal skills, alongside having strong technical accounting and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide clear, actionable insight.

You will be an experienced leader with strong financial expertise, exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. You will ensure adherence to DCG’s policies, providing guidance to managers and supporting the drive for financial excellence.

For a full explanation of the person specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of £75,000-£80,000 per annum, dependant upon experience
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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