Financial Controller

Hays Building; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of further education in the Scottish Borders is seeking a talented Financial Controller to join their team part-time. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance fiscal acumen while ensuring a healthy work-life balance. As Financial Controller, you will manage financial operations, prepare statements, oversee budgeting, and ensure compliance with regulations. The position comes with a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and flexible working arrangements, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified accountants looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement, 45 days including public holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a senior finance role.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial statements and management accounts.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Provide financial analysis for decision-making.
• Manage internal and external audit processes.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement skills

Teamwork

Education

CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Your new company

Hays are excited to partner with a leading provider of further education in the Scottish Borders, known for its commitment to innovation, community engagement, and student success. With a strong reputation for excellence and a forward-thinking approach, the College is seeking a talented and experienced Financial Controller to join its team on a part-time basis - offering a fantastic opportunity to develop fiscal acumen in a senior position whilst guaranteeing a healthy work-life balance. Your new roleAs Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational financial management of the College. Reporting directly to the Vice Principal of Finance and Corporate Services, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the preparation of financial statements and management accounts.
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and funding requirements.
• Providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Managing internal and external audit processes.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role. You'll bring:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrative experience of working effectively in a team

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary of £56,000 FTE (pro-rata for part-time hours)
• Generous holiday entitlement, 45 days including public holidays
• Excellent pension scheme, part of Scottish Borders Council defined benefits
• Flexible working arrangements, hours can be worked across days chosen by the candidate.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a respected institution at a senior level

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