Financial Controller

HB Partners Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HB Partners Limited is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the operational finance function for a successful Multi-Academy Trust based in Nottingham. The role reports to the CFO and works with senior leaders, academy teams and governance committees to ensure robust, compliant and forward-thinking financial management.

You will oversee month-end processes, internal and external audits, and the development of strong controls and reporting across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with 5+ years in a finance function and experience leading a team.
• Experience producing complex management information and strong knowledge of controls and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in education, schools or not-for-profit environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational finance function across the Trust and oversee delivery of a robust finance service.
• Manage month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and year-end financial statements.
• Lead internal and external audit activity and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement strong financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Oversee the finance and accounting system and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow, banking arrangements and investment portfolio.
• Ensure accurate HMRC, DfE and other statutory returns.
• Support the development of the Trust's wider finance strategy.
• Provide financial advice, guidance and training to colleagues across academies.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and financial performance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial reporting

Audit & compliance

Cash flow management

Team management

Education

Qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

37 hours per week | Permanent | Hybrid working

HB Partners Limited is supporting an established and successful Multi-Academy Trust to appoint a Financial Controller to lead its operational finance function.

This is a key role within the Trust, reporting to the CFO and working closely with senior leaders, academy teams and governance committees. The successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring the Trust has a robust, compliant and forward-thinking finance function, whilst leading and developing the operational finance team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the operational finance team and overseeing the delivery of an effective finance service across the Trust
• Managing month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and year-end financial statements
• Leading on internal and external audit activity and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
• Developing and implementing strong financial controls, policies and procedures
• Overseeing the finance and accounting system and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Managing cash flow, banking arrangements and the Trust's investment portfolio
• Ensuring accurate HMRC, DfE and other statutory returns
• Supporting the development of the Trust's wider finance strategy
• Providing financial advice, guidance and training to colleagues across the academies
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and financial performance

About you:

You will be a qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA) with at least five years' experience within a finance function, alongside experience of managing a finance team and producing complex management information.

You should have strong knowledge of financial controls, audit and regulatory compliance, with experience of financial systems and procedures. Experience within education, a school, Multi-Academy Trust or not for profit environmentwould be highly advantageous, as would knowledge of academy funding and financial reporting requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take on a broad and influential role within a values-led organisation.

HB Partners Limited is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks.