Academy Financial Controller

Job title:

Academy Financial Controller

Company

Farrer Barnes

Job description

My client is North London based Academy Trust, looking to recruit an Academy Financial Controller to the team.Leading a small finance team, this is a highly visible role for the Trust, requiring both accounting expertise and strong business partnering experience.The role holds responsibility for:

• Providing financial leadership and professional financial management, focusing on budget setting and management
• Delivering comprehensive financial planning, ensuring robust financial systems and controls across the department
• Overseeing of income and expenditure, supported by the finance team
• Provision of a raft of reporting and financial insight for governors, headteacher and senior leadership team
• The line management of a small finance team staff including their induction, training and appraisal
• Ensuring best value for money on procurement of supplies and services

Applications are sought from individuals ideally with previous schools or public sector experience and certainly supported by ACCA, ACA or CIMA near or full qualifications.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Expected salary

£55000 – 60000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 08:56:28 GMT

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