Director of Finance

About the College:

The Bishop Auckland College Group comprises a general FE college in a semi-rural location in south west County Durham, and its subsidiary company, South West Durham Training, located in Newton Aycliffe. This is an ambitious and inclusive environment in which everyone is supported to thrive. With a dedicated team of staff who are passionate about the success of our students and communities, this is a great place to work and make your mark. We have been in good financial health over recent years, and our resilience through the present challenging climate must be underpinned by continued financial prudence.

About the role:

We are looking for a passionate and high performing individual to join our Directorate team. As a senior post-holder you will be responsible for leading all aspects of financial planning, management and control. You will provide strong and effective leadership for staff, lead planning and budgeting and ensure that the Group achieves its strategic objectives and financial targets. You will ensure that the Group remains in good financial health and that resources are used effectively and efficiently to provide high quality teaching, learning and support for students.

The candidate we are looking for should have recent senior management experience within a medium to large organisation and a track record of demonstrating excellent financial management skills.