Finance for Heads: Understanding the Numbers that Matter
Part 1 of the GSA Financial Leadership for Heads Series
Understanding your school’s finances is an essential part of effective leadership, but you don’t need to be a financial expert to ask the right questions.
This practical webinar will help Heads build confidence in interpreting financial information, recognising early warning signs and working effectively with bursars, finance teams and governors.
Through real-world examples and a case study exploring two girls’ schools with very different financial futures, we will explore the financial indicators that matter most and how they can support stronger strategic decisions.
Key areas covered:
- Understanding financial statements and the numbers that matter.
- Recognising financial risks and early warning signs.
- Asking the right questions of finance teams and governors.
- Using financial information to make confident, informed decisions.
Join us for the full series!
This webinar is the first in our three-part Financial Leadership for Heads: Building Sustainable and Future-Proof Girls’ Schools series. Each session can be booked individually, but we encourage Heads to attend all three to strengthen their financial leadership skills.
GSA Webinar Bundle Offer: Each webinar costs £55, but when you book four hours of GSA webinars, the price reduces to £50 per webinar. Book all three finance sessions and just one additional GSA webinar to take advantage of this offer!
Date: Thursday 11 February 2027
Time: To be confirmed
Duration: 60 minutes
Speaker: Sam Coutinho
Cost: £55 per webinar
