Financial Controller — Education Trust (Hybrid)

MARBLE MAYNE RECRUITMENT LTD; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector pension contributions

Hybrid work option

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

MARBLE MAYNE RECRUITMENT LTD is supporting a well‑established Multi‑Academy Trust in Thrapston, Northamptonshire, to appoint a Financial Controller. You will lead the Finance Operations team of 4, manage capital and revenue budgets, and produce timely financial reports in partnership with the CFO.

The role focuses on robust controls, external relationships with banks, the DfE and auditors, with scope for cost savings and professional growth within the education sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing budgets and financial controls in a similar role.
• Fully-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPA accountant.
• Strong technical accounting skills including balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements, ideally within education or public sector.
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing audits and working with external bodies.
• Strong analytical skills to identify cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Understanding of working capital management and cash flow forecasting.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor capital and revenue budgets effectively.
• Support the CFO in producing regular finance reports and budget packs.
• Prepare financial statements including cash flow, income and balance sheets.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset reporting.
• Maintain the Key Financial Controls Framework across the Trust.
• Conduct fixed asset verifications and stock takes.
• Manage financial risk and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Build and maintain relationships with banks, DfE, auditors and stakeholders.
• Organise and follow up on internal and external audits.
• Lead, develop and manage the Finance Operations team (4 staff).
• Monitor cost‑effectiveness of services and identify savings opportunities.
• Oversee transactional processes including banking, purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Manage working capital and cash flow forecasting.
• Partner with the CEO, Regional Executive Principals and School Business Managers.

Skills

Budget management

Financial controls

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CIPA

Job description

MARBLE MAYNE RECRUITMENT LTD is supporting a well‑established Multi‑Academy Trust in Thrapston, Northamptonshire, to appoint a Financial Controller. You will lead the Finance Operations team of 4, manage capital and revenue budgets, and produce timely financial reports in partnership with the CFO.

The role focuses on robust controls, external relationships with banks, the DfE and auditors, with scope for cost savings and professional growth within the education sector.