Accountable to the Head of Finance and Operations, the Director of Finance will carry out high-level accounting and finance duties and work closely with the Head of School.

The successful candidate will:

Be responsible for implementing accounting procedures and utilising financial software to streamline accounting processes. Analyse and present comprehensive data for a range of audiences. Be a member of the School Board Finance Committee

The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the overall management of matters relating to Finance and Accounting, Purchasing, Business Operations (e.g., contracts, legal matters, risk management), Facilities Management, Human Resources, and Technology. The role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective leadership and direct supervision/management of key personnel in those areas.

As a key member of the Group’s Executive Leadership Team responsible for the design and delivery of the Group’s strategic and operational plans, this role will direct and oversee all financial aspects of the Group’s strategy, procedures and activities, and the flow of information to the Governor Committees.

Building on the success of the incumbent Group FD who will be retiring on 30 April 2025 after seven years in role, this is a very exciting time to be joining The Stowe Group. Reporting directly to the Head and with direct access to the Chair of Governors and Chair of the Finance Committee, the Group FD will be crucial in shaping and delivering The Stowe Group’s exciting development agenda. This Group FD role will oversee the finance functions of a range of entities including Stowe School Ltd (SSL), Stowe Enterprises Ltd (SEL), Stowe School Developments Ltd (SSDL), Stowe School Foundation (SSF), Stowe House Preservation Trust (SHPT) and Stowe House Enterprises Ltd (SHEL).