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Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 25 days

Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7JT

Full Time

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A highly skilled Financial Controller is sought for a multi-academy trust with a salary range of £55,000 to £65,500.
Candidates must have a background in Education, Public Sector, or Not for Profit organizations and possess extensive financial management experience.
The role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with school leaders for effective financial management.
Essential qualifications include being a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a proven track record in similar roles.
Strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience with financial systems are crucial for success in this position.

Salary to £65500
Education, Public Sector or NFP backround required

Financial ControllerSalary: £55K- £65500A highly skilled and motivated Financial Controller is required to oversee and manage the financial operations across schools within this rapidly expanding multi-academy trust. This is a key role in the finance team, reporting to the CFO, where you will ensure financial stability, compliance, and efficiency while working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support strategic decision-making.To be considered for this role, you will need to be from an Education, Public or Not for Profit sector background.Key Responsibilities:

Lead the preparation and submission of financial reports, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
Manage cash flow and treasury.
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
Develop and implement efficient financial systems and processes across the Trust.
Provide leadership and mentoring to the finance team.
Collaborate with school leaders to ensure sound financial management at all levels.

The ideal candidate:Essential:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive experience in financial management.
Proven track record as a Financial Controller or similar role within education, non-profit, or multi-site organisations.
Strong knowledge of Education related funding frameworks for academies.
Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with financial systems and advanced Excel proficiency.

Desirable:

Knowledge of payroll and HR financial processes.
Experience developing and implementing financial strategies in a multi-academy trust or similar setting.
Outstanding communication and organisational skills.
Ability to work with stakeholders across the organisation.

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