Financial Controller

Teaching vacancies; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee and manage the financial operations across the Trust. The role requires proven experience in financial management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have an ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification and must ensure compliance with financial regulations. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Dunstable, England with a salary range of £58,079 - £64,464 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a financial management role.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial operations across the Trust.
• Oversee financial and management reporting.
• Ensure financial stability and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Financial management experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

High proficiency in financial software

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Sage

Excel

PS Financials

Job description

Job details

The role is Administration, HR, data and finance.

Job role

• Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£58,079.00 - £64,464.00 Annually (Actual). AS 46-52 salary depend on experience.

Financial Controller job summary

Advantage Schools is seeking an experienced and committed Financial Controller to join our hardworking and dedicated Finance Team. You will oversee and manage all financial operations across the Trust including line management of team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the role requires a highly skilled and motivated manager with extensive experience in managing staff, financial and management reporting, and operational activities within the educational sector. This position is crucial for ensuring the financial stability, accountability, and efficiency of the Trust, in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification with significant experience in a financial management role.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role, with specific experience in financial management within a Multi-Academy Trust, educational setting, or non-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting standards, and the funding framework for academies (including DfE requirements).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• High proficiency in financial software and Excel; experience with MAT-specific financial systems (e.g., PS Financials, Sage, FMS) is an advantage.

Job specifics

Start date: asap.

Salary: AS 46-52 £58,079-£64,464 dependent on experience.

Job role: Permanent, Full time, 52 weeks, 37 hours per week.

Location: Trust Central Office at The Vale Academy, Dunstable LU5 4QP.

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as: "Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children's health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes." The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored.

Commitment to safeguarding

Advantage Schools is committed to safeguarding and at every stage of the recruitment process.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs will not be accepted for this application.