Finance Controller for Education Trust (Hybrid)

HB Partners Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HB Partners Limited is recruiting a Financial Controller / Finance Manager to lead the Trust's operational finance function in Nottingham. You will report to the CFO, work with senior leaders and governance committees, and shape a robust, compliant, forward-thinking finance team.

The role requires a qualified finance professional with strong knowledge of controls, audit and regulatory compliance, and experience in education or not-for-profit sectors. Hybrid working and safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ demonstrable experience in a similar financial management role.
• Experience in education, schools, multi-academy trusts, public sector or not-for-profit/charity advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, audit and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational finance team and oversee the delivery of an effective finance service across the Trust.
• Manage month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and year-end financial statements.
• Lead internal and external audit activity and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement strong financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Oversee finance and accounting systems and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Manage cash flow, banking arrangements and the Trust's investment portfolio.
• Ensure accurate HMRC, DfE and other statutory returns.
• Support the development of the Trust’s wider finance strategy.
• Provide financial advice, guidance and training to academy colleagues.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and financial performance.

Skills

Financial controls

Audit

Regulatory compliance

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

HB Partners Limited is recruiting a Financial Controller / Finance Manager to lead the Trust's operational finance function in Nottingham. You will report to the CFO, work with senior leaders and governance committees, and shape a robust, compliant, forward-thinking finance team.

The role requires a qualified finance professional with strong knowledge of controls, audit and regulatory compliance, and experience in education or not-for-profit sectors. Hybrid working and safeguarding checks apply.