A leading Further Education college in Essex is seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Finance / Deputy Director of Finance to play a key role in leading and developing its finance function. This is a confidential opportunity for an experienced and collaborative finance leader who is ready to take the next step in their career. The RoleReporting to the Director of Finance, you will provide leadership across the finance team, ensuring high-quality financial management, robust controls, and insightful reporting to support strategic decision-making. You will also: Lead on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting Deliver accurate and timely statutory and management reporting Champion a business partnering approach across academic and support divisions Develop and improve systems, processes, and the capability of the finance function Work collaboratively with senior leaders across the organisation Support long-term strategic planning and funding bids This is a visible and influential leadership role with the opportunity to make a lasting impact.The Ideal CandidateWe are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) who brings: A proven track record of driving improvement in a finance team Demonstrated success in collaborating with non-finance stakeholders Strong experience in financial and statutory reporting A proac...