Financial Controller

FIND

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days

Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8BL, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The leading School Trust is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee their Finance function, with a salary of up to £83k.
This on-site role requires a qualified accountant with a senior finance background and experience in statutory and management accounts.
Key responsibilities include finance business partnering, management of the finance team, and preparation of statutory accounts.
Candidates should have team management experience, effective communication skills, and preferably experience in the education or charity sector.
Relocation assistance is available for this position based in Somerset, and it is expected that candidates have significant relevant experience.

On site role
Salary to £83k
Oversight of the Finance function

FIND is working with a leading School Trust to recruit a new Financial Controller to join their team- this is a key role to support the growth and expansion of the Trust.This role is 100% on site during term time, with some flexibility during school holidays.Please note this role is based in Somerset and a relocation package is available. Key duties for this role include-

Finance Business Partnering across multiple sites
Oversight of the Financial and Management Accounting functions, as well as Budgeting, Forecasting, AP & AR
Management of the Finance team
Lead the introduction of VAT on school fees
Financial Modelling for Projects
Monthly/ Quarterly/ Yearly Management Accounts
Board reporting
Statutory Accounts Preparation
Finances for Acquisition Projects

The ideal candidate for this role-

Qualified Accountant
Senior Finance Background
Stat/ Management Accounts experience
Audit background
Team Management experience essential
Effective communicator and Team Player
Education/ Charity sector experience desirable

Please contact Jamie at FIND for more information.

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