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Discover the LMP Group: Inspiring Ambition Across the UK
At the LMP Group, we are driven by a singular mission: to inspire ambition. Our three distinct companies – LMP Education, Inspire ATA, and LMP Action – work together to create a profound educational and social impact throughout the UK, fostering positive and sustainable development through collaboration.

Since we were founded in 2004, we've grown into a dynamic team of over 180 dedicated professionals committed to making a difference.

Recognised Excellence
Our commitment to excellence has earned us significant recognition:
•    Best Companies 2 Star 'Outstanding to Work For' award 2022
•    Named among the Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK and the Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London
•    Best Training Provider 2024/25 and Best Apprenticeship Employer 2024/25 at the RateMyApprenticeship awards
•    Recruiter of the Year 2024 as part of the Education Investor Awards with Supporting Education Group

We are also proud to hold several prestigious certifications, including:
•    Disability Confident Employer
•    Investors in People Gold
•    Leaders in Safeguarding Gold
•    Cyber Essentials
•    Living Wage Employer

Join Us on Our Mission
At the LMP Group, we are more than just a collection of companies. We are a community dedicated to empowering others to achieve their fullest potential. Whether you're looking to advance your education, enhance your career, or collaborate on meaningful initiatives, we invite you to join us on our mission to inspire ambition. Together, we can create inspirational journeys and delivery excellence in education.

We are seeking a highly capable and confident senior finance professional to provide maternity cover as Head of Finance at LMP Group. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the business, overseeing month-end, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting - as well as managing and supporting a small finance team.
This role will play a central part in delivering the FY26 budgeting cycle and ensuring continuity during a period of transition.

Main responsibilities 
The Head of Finance is responsible for the financial management of the organisation. These include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the full finance function and manage a team of four
• Lead month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Manage the FY26 budgeting and forecasting cycle, including planning and stakeholder engagement
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial performance to Group (SEG) and senior leadership
• Oversee key controls including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations
• Provide financial insight and business partnering across the wider organisation
• Maintain financial systems, especially during our transition to cloud-based Access Dimensions

 

 

Background and experience
Essential

• Proven experience in a senior finance role (Head of Finance / Finance Director / Financial Controller)
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close experience
• Experience leading small finance teams and building capability
• Confident working independently and managing stakeholder relationships
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience within the education, training or apprenticeship sector
• Familiarity with Access Dimensions or similar systems
• Experience in fast-paced, growing organisations

Skills and qualifications   

• Advanced computer software skills, including MS Office and financial reporting software.
• CCAB professional accounting qualification.

Competencies and behaviours

• Invest time in your own development; attend training, undertake personal research and identify opportunities for your personal continual development.
• Awareness of own personal strengths and weaknesses with the ability to demonstrate this awareness, to receive and act on constructive feedback for change, and to model this process for others.
• Able to travel throughout the UK as part of the role; blended approach to working from the office and other locations as appropriate.
• Act always with integrity and as an ambassador.
• An excellent role model who promotes high standards of integrity and honest.
• To mentor members of staff and set an example in good.