Financial Controller

A fantastic interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Finance Lead to join a multi-site organisation in the education sector. This role is ideal for a hands-on accountant with strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder skills, and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team during a key period.

Role Purpose

The Technical Finance Lead will:

• Support the Trust's central finance function and senior leadership.
• Provide accurate, timely financial information to the Head of Finance, COO, and Executive Leadership.
• Manage Finance Managers responsible for transactional processing and financial accounting.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance on technical accounting and statutory reporting matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement finance policies, systems, and procedural improvements.
• Review and authorise quarterly VAT returns.
• Lead month-end close across the Trust, including all control account and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and external audit requirements.
• Support treasury management and cashflow forecasting.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring correct capitalisation, additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Manage the operating lease schedule, ensuring accurate statutory reporting.
• Provide leadership, support, and development to 5 Finance Managers across multiple sites.
• Prepare year-end working papers and liaise with external auditors.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in technical financial accounting and statutory reporting.
• Strong understanding of month-end, controls, VAT, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Confident leading and developing finance teams in a complex environment.
• Able to work independently, use sound judgement, and deliver under pressure.
• Available immediately or at short notice.

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