Head of Finance

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Job Description

• Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ
• Salary competitive
• Full time or 4 days a week considered
• Permanent
• Reference: 0061
• Required as soon as possible

Ipswich High School is a leading independent school in Suffolk, proudly educating hundreds of pupils between the ages of 3 - 18. Based on a beautiful 87- acre campus, five miles outside of Ipswich, the school has long enjoyed a high profile across the region for its academic success and superb pastoral care.

The school is looking for an exceptional Head of Finance to lead on the school's budget and financial provision.

The successful candidate will be CCAB qualified (i.e. ACA, ACCA CIMA or CIPFA) with strong communication, leadership and managements skills. Proven experience of strategic planning, budget monitoring, cash management and forecasting are essential as is the ability to work independently demonstrating initiative.

We are looking for someone who is motivated to succeed and keen to play a lead role in moving the school forward.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted online, followed by a final stage in school, which will include an interview, an opportunity to meet staff and a guided tour of the school.

To find out more

For further information, please contact the HR Officer at: recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk

How to apply

The application pack for this post can be found online on the school's website at: www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk

Please complete the application form and return it to the HR Officer at: recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to the school at Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich IP9 1AZ.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.

Closing date: 9am, 3 March 2025.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

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