We are seeking a Group Head of Finance Planning and Analysis to lead a team of Business Partners and a System Accountant for a £100m group of Colleges, Schools and affiliates.

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

Generous Annual Leave - 38 days FTE per annum + bank holidays
Competitive Pension Scheme -18% employer contribution
Learning and Development Opportunities - 3 to 4 annual paid group development days and bespoke programmes e.g. Senior Leadership Development Programme and strong internal progression (1 in 3 roles are filled by internal progression).
Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, health checks, free flu jabs, free eye tests, glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work support
Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews

About You

All of the skills, experience and qualifications that we assess against this role can be found on the Job Description within the Job Specification. However please see some of the essential responsibilities below:

Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) to be considered.
To take responsibility for the delivery of a first-class financial advisory service to a portfolio of budget holders.
To take responsibility for the timeliness and accuracy of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
To drive continuous improvement in the financial efficiency of the organisation.
To take responsibility for the optimisation of systems and business processes within the finance function.

Please click apply to complete an application. We will respond to all applicants after the closing date.

If you have any queries, please email us on jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk

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