Director of Finance

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, [email protected] , 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 .