Current Opportunity: Group Director of Finance and Funding - DN Colleges Group

AoC Create is currently recruiting to the post of Group Director of Finance and Funding - DN Colleges Group DN Colleges Group is a new college group in the Yorkshire and Humber area, following the successful merger of Doncaster College and North Lindsey College in November 2017, with an annual income of £50 million, 1,200 staff and 13,000 students. It is an exciting time to be joining the DN Colleges Group as it looks to appoint new senior leaders. In order to deliver our ambitious strategy, we are seeking to appoint a results-driven Group Director of Finance and Funding to oversee the finance and funding functions. You will be responsible for the design and implementation of the financial strategy and direction for the DN Colleges Group. Working with the Principals and Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will take a senior role in leading, promoting and ensuring financial stability which will enable the Group to maintain a strong financial health rating, whilst maximising new opportunities for further growth. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer you will be instrumental in ensuring that a new accounting system is effectively embedded into the organisation and you will bring synergy and an inspiring approach to leading your cross-college teams. Our successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant strategic management experience in finance and funding, along with the ability to develop new initiatives and manage change (FE sector experience is not essential). For more information about this great opportunity, please visit the dedicated microsite where there is more detail about the role and the requirements of the selection panel. Closing date for applications is Sunday 24 June 2018 Final Selection will be held at the college on Thursday 5 July 2018