Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will oversee the Finance Services, Management Accounts & Finance Business Partnering and Financial Accounting teams in order to ensure the reporting and control environment for these responsibilities is effective and efficient.

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)
Significant experience in financial control, including cash forecasting
A proven track record of developing and enhancing management accounts and associated processes.
Strong leadership experience with a record of successfully leading and managing teams
Worked within the higher education sector (Desirable)
Previous experience in a similarly complex environment (Desirable).

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
Enhanced paid leave
41
46 days depending on the role (Full Time)
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Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

Financial Controller

Key skills