Financial Controller

Michael Page; Addlestone; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension

Medical support and employeeassistance

Holiday camps and local retailer-disс

Fee remission

Life insurance

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page is partnering with a Surrey-based independent co-educational day school to recruit a Financial Controller on a permanent basis. The role oversees budgeting, management accounts, VAT and statutory reporting, with responsibility for month-end close and the consolidation of financial results.

You will work closely with the Director of Finance, lead a Finance team, and ensure robust internal controls, governance, and timely reporting to Governors and stakeholders.

Formación

• Fully qualified CIMA or ACCA.
• Experience with charitable accounting and legislation.
• Understanding of GDPR and relevant financial legislation.
• Experience presenting management accounts to key stakeholders.
• Line management experience.
• Knowledge of NetSuite is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure strong financial governance, compliance with regulations, and internal controls.
• Deliver detailed financial, costing, and margin analysis to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee standard costing models and reflect operational changes.
• Analyse cost variances and provide insights for improvement.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and consolidation.
• Support the Director of Finance in budget compilation for Governors.

Conocimientos

Budgeting and forecasting

Management accounting

Financial analysis

VAT/compliance

Audit liaison

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Educación

CIMA or ACCA qualification

Charitable accounting knowledge

GDPR knowledge

Herramientas

NetSuite

Descripción del empleo

The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in the effective financial management of the school. Working with the Director of Finance the Financial Controller will oversee budgeting, management accounts, compliance with relevant legislation, preparation of year-end accounts, and the external audit process.

I'm pleased to be partnering with a leading Surrey based independent co-educational day school recruit for a Financial Controller on a permanent basis.

Description

• Ensure strong financial governance, compliance with regulations, and internal controls.
• Deliver detailed financial, costing, and margin analysis, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Oversee standard costing models, including regular review and updates to reflect operational changes.
• Analyse and report on cost variances, providing clear insight and identifying areas for improvement.
• Monitor and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency and control.
• Collaborate with internal departments to provide financial insights and decision-making support.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Own month-end close, ledger integrity, balance sheet controls, and reconciliations.
• Deliver timely and accurate management accounts with meaningful analysis and insight.
• Develop and monitor budgets to support organisational objectives.
• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage cashflow forecasting and reporting on a monthly basis.
• Act as a key contact within the Finance team for departmental budget holders.
• Manage all VAT returns and ensure full compliance with VAT regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors when required.
• Prepare the consolidated group VAT return.
• Oversee the day to day running and activities of the Finance team, managing workload of the other Finance team members
• Produce an accurate and timely consolidated management accounts pack and present to the Director of Finance each month, including forecasting.
• Produce an in-depth analysis of the accounts, with particular attention to variances against budget and previous month end.
• Prepare and process month end journals and reconciliations.
• Support the Director of Finance in the compilation of the overall School budget for presentation to Governors.
• Manage the fixed asset module and ensure depreciation has been posted to NetSuite before month end procedure. Liaise with key stakeholders and provide reporting assistance where required.
• Support the Director of Finance in the capex budgeting process

Profile

• Fully qualified CIMA or ACCA
• Working knowledge of charitable accounting and legislation
• Understanding of the requirements of GDPR and relevant financial legislation
• A full understanding and experience of preparation, execution, and presentation of management accounts to key stakeholders
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of accounting best practice
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data
• Experience with managing the external audit process
• Experience in a finance role within education, preferably within the independent sector
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software packages (NetSuite would be advantageous)

Job Offer

• Salary between £60,000 and £65,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Pension
• Medical support and employee assistance programme
• Holiday camps and local retailer discounts
• Fee remission
• Life insurance

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Client Details

I'm pleased to be partnering with a leading Surrey based independent co-educational day school recruit for a Financial Controller on a permanent basis.

Description

• Ensure strong financial governance, compliance with regulations, and internal controls.
• Deliver detailed financial, costing, and margin analysis, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Oversee standard costing models, including regular review and updates to reflect operational changes.
• Analyse and report on cost variances, providing clear insight and identifying areas for improvement.
• Monitor and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency and control.
• Collaborate with internal departments to provide financial insights and decision-making support.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Own month-end close, ledger integrity, balance sheet controls, and reconciliations.
• Deliver timely and accurate management accounts with meaningful analysis and insight.
• Develop and monitor budgets to support organisational objectives.
• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage cashflow forecasting and reporting on a monthly basis.
• Act as a key contact within the Finance team for departmental budget holders.
• Manage all VAT returns and ensure full compliance with VAT regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors when required.
• Prepare the consolidated group VAT return.
• Oversee the day to day running and activities of the Finance team, managing workload of the other Finance team members
• Produce an accurate and timely consolidated management accounts pack and present to the Director of Finance each month, including forecasting.
• Produce an in-depth analysis of the accounts, with particular attention to variances against budget and previous month end.
• Prepare and process month end journals and reconciliations.
• Support the Director of Finance in the compilation of the overall School budget for presentation to Governors.
• Manage the fixed asset module and ensure depreciation has been posted to NetSuite before month end procedure. Liaise with key stakeholders and provide reporting assistance where required.
• Support the Director of Finance in the capex budgeting process

Profile

• Fully qualified CIMA or ACCA
• Working knowledge of charitable accounting and legislation
• Understanding of the requirements of GDPR and relevant financial legislation
• A full understanding and experience of preparation, execution, and presentation of management accounts to key stakeholders
• Line management experience
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of accounting best practice
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data
• Experience with managing the external audit process

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a finance role within education, preferably within the independent sector
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software packages (NetSuite would be advantageous)

Job Offer

• Salary between £60,000 and £65,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Pension
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Medical support and employee assistance programme
• Holiday camps and local retailer discounts
• Fee remission
• Life insurance

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Desired Skills and Experience

• ACA
• ACCA
• CIMA
• Weybridge
• Surrey
• School
• SORP