We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and self-motivated Finance Director. This full-time, permanent position primarily based at our Willerby Grove Campus, with the expectation of working across all three sites. Main Duties of the Role: Your role will be to deliver an ambitious curriculum to all by leading on the operational financial management with the broad aim of securing the College’s financial viability and delivering the Strategic Vision and Mission. You will be a key member of the College Management Group (CMG), helping to develop and implement strategy and to resource and deliver the College’s objectives. The role will be actively involved in, and able to bring influence to bear on, all significant business decisions by providing thoughtful, insightful and measured information. You will promote excellent financial management and internal control so that public money is safeguarded at all times and used within the principals of best value and compliance. Essential Requirements: Educated to a degree level or equivalent level 6 Fully qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA accounting qualifications Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development The ability to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role What we offer: 35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays. LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 19.5% employer contributions. Free Gym Membership. Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave. 3 days paid emergency leave per year. Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs. Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate. Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon. Free onsite parking. On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa). Cycle to work scheme and much more. If you wish to discuss salary expectations or any other aspect of the role prior to applying please contact recruitment@eastdurham.ac.uk with you contact details and they will arrange for the Vice Principal – Finance and Business planning to discuss this with you The College is home to a genuine and supportive community of students and staff - we believe you won’t find a more supportive and friendlier college. And that support leads to some great results. A high proportion of our students progress successfully into further or higher education, apprenticeships or employment. Students at East Durham College also develop their confidence, self-esteem and work-related skills - developing good employability skills and enhance their future opportunities. We also have a strong focus on helping students to make a positive contribution to their communities through the community project aspect of our exciting tutorial programme. The work of our students and our Students’ Union also helps a wide range of charities and community action projects. In fact, our 14-16 Engage provision was shortlisted for the 2020 Tes FE Awards in the Contribution to the Local Community Award category. We have a key focus on supporting students in their journey on to employment or further forms of education and training, building upon the positive and life-changing experience of studying at East Durham College.