The Head of FInance & Operations (HFO) is responsible for ensuring the successful and efficient day-to-day operation of the school's support services, as well as providing overall business management and financial direction for St Margaret's as a member of the school's Senior Leadership Team.

An overview of the role is also provided on tmmexecutive.com. For more information and to discuss this leadership position please contact Amanda McCulloch by email:  amanda@tmmexecutive.com or by telephone 01224 327016.

• Work collaboratively to develop and deliver the strategic plan for the school and ensure the support functions run smoothly.
• Lead on Finance, operations and facilities matters, oversee good governance, manage risk and seek out opportunities to enhance income and maximise revenue streams.
• Liaise with stakeholders and external parties, acting as a school ambassador and champion for the school's purpose.

The HFO is a central figure in the life of the school who must be visible to and command the respect of the whole community. They will be a resilient team player with a genuine commitment to the mission and values of St Margaret’s, as a girls’ independent school.  

In addition, it is likely that the successful candidate will demonstrate all or most of the following: 

Experience & Qualifications

• A professional accountancy qualification
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Member of a Senior Leadership Team in a complex organisation; this experience may have been gained in a charitable or commercial environment
• Leadership and management of a diverse team
• Experience of preparing P&L accounts, cash flow forecasts and managing a payroll;
• Some experience in or knowledge of facilities management
• Track record of working successfully with a diverse range of stakeholders

Skills & Attributes

• A genuine interest in the St Margaret’s mission to provide educational excellence for girls and a corresponding willingness to get involved in the wider life of the school
• Demonstrates strong listening and communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrates personal dynamism, energy and enthusiasm
• Demonstrates good judgement and a fair, calm approach
• Ability to assimilate and process information quickly and coherently
• Comfortable working at both a strategic and operational level
• A commercial mind-set
• Comfortable working in a regulated environment and committed to ensuring that the school is compliant in all areas

Founded in 1846, St Margaret’s School for Girls is the oldest all-through girls’ school in Scotland and the only single sex school in Aberdeen. Today, it provides an exceptional all-round education to around 370 pupils aged 3-18. Recognised by The Sunday Times as the Scottish Independent School of the Year 2020, the school enjoys a fine reputation for academic excellence, is committed to extending access and offers a challenging and enriching education within a warm and inclusive environment.