Financial Controller

Huntress; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a 3-month contract in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. The role is office-based, 37 hours per week, reporting to the CFO and line-managing the Finance Team.

The successful candidate will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, support planning and budgeting, and provide clear financial insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification with senior finance experience.
• Proven Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficient in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• High accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all financial operations across the Trust.
• Line-manage and develop Finance Team members.
• Report to CFO with accurate, timely financial information.
• Ensure robust financial reporting and compliance with standards and funding.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and funding requirements.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Develop and improve finance processes and internal controls.
• Analyse financial information to provide commercially focused insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication of financial information

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

PS Financials

Sage

FMS

Job description

Financial Controller

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Job Type: Contract role for roughly 3 months beginning ASAP.

Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire - Office Based

We are seeking an experienced and committed Financial Controller to join a dedicated Finance Team on a contract basis.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Financial Controller will oversee the Trust's financial operations, provide strong financial leadership and line-manage a team of finance professionals.

This is a key role within the organisation, responsible for maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance, supporting effective financial planning and safeguarding the Trust's overall financial position.

You will join a collaborative finance team made up of experienced professionals, newer team members and colleagues working towards their finance qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all financial operations across the Trust.
• Line-manage, support and develop members of the Finance Team.
• Report directly to the CFO, providing accurate and timely financial information and advice.
• Ensure robust financial reporting and compliance with statutory, regulatory and Trust requirements.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and monitoring across the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, financial regulations and academy funding requirements.
• Support and coordinate external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Develop and improve finance processes, systems and internal controls.
• Analyse complex financial information and provide clear, commercially focused insight to support decision-making.

Candidate requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification, with significant experience in a financial management role.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance position.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to interpret and communicate complex financial information.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
• Experience with PS Financials, Sage or FMS would be advantageous.
• A high level of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.
• The ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership and using initiative.

Key Skills

• Financial Management
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Controls & Compliance
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Advanced Excel

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