Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Galashiels; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected public sector education institution in Galashiels is seeking a qualified Financial Controller for a part-time role. You will lead finance operations, oversee budgeting and reporting, and ensure compliance with financial standards. This hybrid position offers a chance to make a strategic impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Part-time hours for work-life balance

Hybrid working model

Opportunity for strategic impact

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Ability to manage teams and lead cross-organisational projects.
• Experience in education, procurement, VAT, or funding compliance (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end closures, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reporting.
• Ensure compliance with public sector financial frameworks.

Skills

Financial reporting standards

Public sector accounting

Team management

Excellent communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB-recognised body or equivalent)

Job description

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Our client, a respected public sector education institution based in Galashiels, is seeking a qualified and experienced Financial Controller to lead their finance operations. This is a permanent, part-time role (17.5 hours per week) with a hybrid working model, combining on-site and remote work.

About the Role

As Financial Controller, you’ll oversee the finance, procurement, and student funding teams, ensuring sound financial management and strategic alignment. Reporting to the Vice Principal – Finance & Corporate Services, you’ll play a key role in budgeting, statutory reporting, and process improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly and year-end closures, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reporting.
• Ensure compliance with public sector financial frameworks (SORP, FReM, SPFM).
• Manage relationships with auditors, government bodies, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Support and advise managers on financial planning, project costing, and budget ownership.
• Oversee student funding compliance and reporting.

Ideal Candidate

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB-recognised body or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and public sector accounting.
• Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and lead cross-organisational projects.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance staff.
• Experience in education, procurement, VAT, or funding compliance (desirable but not essential).

What’s on Offer

• Part-time hours: 17.5 hours per week, ideal for work-life balance.
• Hybrid working: combination of remote and in-office (Galashiels) as needed.
• Opportunity to make a strategic impact in a purpose-driven public sector organisation.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking working culture.

If you're a strategic and hands-on finance leader looking for a meaningful part-time role, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch or apply today to find out more about this opportunity with our client.