Finance Controller & Strategic Operations Lead

Tameside College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Free on-site gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Costa Coffee on site

Job summary

Tameside College is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day delivery of finance and procurement, reporting to the Chief Finance & Infrastructure Officer. The role drives operational delivery with a team of around 10, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and commercially aware advice to senior leaders.

You will combine technical accounting with leadership to deliver timely financial information, risk analysis and strategic financial guidance.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Experience in financial control or senior finance management.
• Led teams, delivered year-end accounts and external audit improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and set/maintain clear standards.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, forecasting and budget monitoring.
• Maintain strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and audit evidence.
• Lead annual financial statements prep and external audit liaison.
• Strengthen cashflow forecasting, treasury, tax and insurance oversight.
• Oversee procurement to ensure value for money.
• Modernise finance systems and reporting with automation and Power BI.
• Provide clear finance advice to senior leaders and governors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Forecasting

Financial controls

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Tameside College is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day delivery of finance and procurement, reporting to the Chief Finance & Infrastructure Officer. The role drives operational delivery with a team of around 10, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and commercially aware advice to senior leaders.

You will combine technical accounting with leadership to deliver timely financial information, risk analysis and strategic financial guidance.