Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to provide strong, hands-on financial leadership across this primary Multi-Academy Trust on a six month contract.
This is a key interim role supporting the COO and to ensure robust financial control, accurate reporting and full ESFA compliance.
The immediate duties of the Financial Controller:
- Lead Trust-wide financial management, reporting and forecasting
- Produce monthly management accounts and consolidated Trust reports
- Manage budgets, re-forecasts and cashflow
- Ensure compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook and ESFA requirements
- Lead audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
- Own and optimise the Trust finance system - PS Financials / IRIS
- Improve systems, controls and financial processes
- Support four School Business Managers
On a personal note, the successful candidate will bring:
- Senior finance experience within an Academy Trust or education setting
- Strong working knowledge of PS Financials or IRIS
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and management accounts
- Excellent knowledge of ESFA funding and compliance
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE
This is on onsite role, although hybrid working will be considered.
Immediate start for the successful candidate.
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