Finance & Payroll Controller — Hybrid Leadership Role

MicroTech Consulting; Paignton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Paignton is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the Finance & Payroll team. The role involves managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, as well as supporting budget holders in sustainable educational delivery. A degree, Professional Accounting Qualification, and experience in leading finance teams are essential. This position offers a salary range of £50,666 to £56,545 plus excellent benefits including 35 days annual leave and hybrid working options.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution of 18%

Hybrid and flexible working patterns

Subsidised fitness suite

On Site Nursery

Discounted travel schemes

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification.
• Professional Accounting Qualification required.
• Experience in leading finance teams in a comparable organization essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance & Payroll Team and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide financial support to budget holders for sustainable delivery.
• Contribute to strategic planning aligning financial goals with education.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary finance teams

Experience in financial reporting

Customer service excellence

Education

Degree level/equivalent qualification

Professional Accounting Qualification

Job description

A local educational institution in Paignton is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the Finance & Payroll team. The role involves managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, as well as supporting budget holders in sustainable educational delivery. A degree, Professional Accounting Qualification, and experience in leading finance teams are essential. This position offers a salary range of £50,666 to £56,545 plus excellent benefits including 35 days annual leave and hybrid working options.