Chief Financial Officer

Job Reference FALACA
Closing Date Monday 21 Sep 2020

This is an opportunity for a values-driven and inspirational finance professional to play a key role in the direction and management of a world-class school with a clear educational vision and social mission.
In a time of change, the school is seeking a Chief Financial Officer capable of combining outstanding strategic and operational leadership with strong commercial instincts.
Founded in 1619, Dulwich College is an academically selective independent day and boarding school in south London with 1,600 boys aged 7-18 years. (In addition, 250 boys and girls, aged 0-6 years, attend DUCKS, the College’s Kindergarten and Infants’ school.) Benefitting from historic buildings and green open spaces in an inspiring environment, it has a distinguished tradition of teaching and genuine scholarship. The school is inclusive and diverse. We are committed to enabling academically-minded boys from all backgrounds to consider applying to the College and operate a significant financial assistance programme.
This is an exciting time to be a part of Dulwich College and the new CFO will be an important strategic voice, supporting the Master and his leadership team on matters ranging from day-to-day financial management of the College to long-term strategic issues.
Dulwich College is seeking an exceptional finance professional who will bring strong commercial and financial acumen, and gravitas and a breadth of experience, to make an incisive and impactful contribution on a wide range of strategic matters extending beyond finance. He or she will be a visible and active part of the College community, and should have an appetite for life in a school with thriving intellectual, cultural and sporting ambition and a commitment to proving its public benefit.
Dulwich College recognises the enormous benefits of increasing diversity throughout our organisation and welcomes applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor for Dulwich College on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FALACA. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Monday 21st September 2020.