Financial Controller

NRG Resourcing Ltd; Galashiels; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected public sector education institution in Galashiels seeks a Financial Controller for a part-time, hybrid role. This position involves leading finance operations, budgeting, and compliance, ideal for a strategic finance leader looking for a meaningful challenge in the public sector.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to make a strategic impact

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant required.
• Significant post-qualification experience in senior finance role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and public sector accounting.

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

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB-recognised body or equivalent)

Job description

Financial Controller (Part-Time | 17.5 hrs/week | Hybrid – Galashiels)

Our client, a respected public sector education institution based inGalashiels, is seeking a qualified and experiencedFinancial Controllerto lead their finance operations. This is apermanent, part-time role (17.5 hours per week)with ahybrid 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.