Finance Director - Kaplan Professional UK (KPUK)

Finance Director - Kaplan Professional UK (KPUK)

Location: Hybrid working - home and our offices near London Bridge

Salary: £115,000 - £130,000 per annum

We are looking for a Finance Director to join our team.

The Finance Director will help the senior leadership teams to grow revenues in the various business units by providing insight into where strong margin is to be gained, and where revenue streams are no longer attractive. The Finance Director will also help the business to balance revenue growth against a need to manage risks and meet a range of annual organisation goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and collaborative Finance Director or Head of Finance, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

A detailed job description can be viewed here.



About You

To be considered for the role you will need to be proactive and collaborative, with the gravitas and relationship building skills to insert yourself into this new role within an established business structure.

You will have/be:

• A qualified accountant with significant PQE

• A technically strong finance professional with a track record of varied accounting work in an international group

• A track record of building, retaining and motivating high performance finance teams in a hybrid working environment

• Deep knowledge and experience of internal control concepts

• Experience of and strong ability in solving accounting issues

• Experience of finance system improvement

• Strong work ethic, with ability to work efficiently with a strong results orientation

• High level of business acumen and understanding of financial issues

• Excellent communication skills, with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to analyse and make recommendations

• Influencing and project management skills to drive through key process changes

• Experience of apprenticeship funding (desirable)

• Knowledge of US GAAP and SOx (desirable)

What we do

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.

We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

What we believe in

Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower support, create opportunity, drive results together.

Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.

This includes making sure people with disabilities are given the opportunity to bring their best. So, if you require any adjustments, or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly and we’ll do our best to help.

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Our values

We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.

• Act with integrity

• Empower and support

• Create opportunity

• Grow knowledge

• Drive results together

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 
  28 days annual leave + option to purchase more

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

How to apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter; detailing how you meet the requirements set out in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 21st June 2023. Please note that we may close the role for applications before this date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and recruitment checks will be undertaken for successful applicants in accordance with our background checking policy.