Director of Finance

Job role

• Leadership and management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Accounting

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Competitive salary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills & Abilities

Essential

- IT literate (especially proficient in the use of Excel).

- Report writing. To effectively work with all levels of staff in the organisation and external contacts as required.

- Initiative: Demonstrates willingness to identify problems, take ownership and drive positive change without being asked.

- Influencing: Able to make a persuasive case, bring others along and build support for ideas.

- Interpersonal skills: Communicates and works with others in a way that builds trust and cooperative relationships.

- Teamwork: Genuinely collaborative — shares knowledge, supports colleagues and contributes to a positive team culture.

- Commitment to CARE: Actively embodies the SGS values of Consistency, Ambition, Respect and Empowerment in day-to-day work.

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What the college offers its staff

SGS College is one of the largest and most diverse further education providers in the South West with a strong commitment to inclusion, ambition and opportunity.

We are seeking an outstanding Director of Finance to join our College Leadership Team at an exciting point in the delivery of our SGS 2031: Get Future Ready strategy.

Reporting to the Deputy CEO & Chief Operations Officer, the postholder will lead the College's Finance Strategy, supporting sustainable financial planning and ensuring strong financial health, compliance and governance.

This is a key leadership role for a strategic and experienced finance professional who can provide effective financial planning, reporting and control while leading and developing a strong, service-focused finance function.

The successful candidate will be a CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent, with substantial experience of financial control, statutory accounts, budgeting, forecasting and leading a professional finance team.

Recruitment through FE Associates

We have engaged FE Associates to help us with this important role. Contact our lead consultant, Jo.Johnston@fea.co.uk, before the closing date to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Please connect with Jo Johnston on LinkedIn, or send a link to your LinkedIn profile if possible.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 13 November 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 25 November 2026

For full application information, please visit FE Associates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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