Financial Controller – Independent School Finance Leader

HB Partners; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school near Slough is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee their finance function. You will be responsible for preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, while ensuring strong processes and controls are maintained. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with management accounting experience and excellent analytical skills. This role is crucial for managing the annual audit and supporting decision-making with accurate financial information.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant preferred, with crucial certifications.
• Proven experience in management accounting and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills for finance function oversight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance function with full responsibility.
• Prepare management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cashflow statements.
• Manage year-end audit process and prepare reports for Governors.

Skills

Management accounting

Reporting experience

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

A prestigious independent school near Slough is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee their finance function. You will be responsible for preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, while ensuring strong processes and controls are maintained. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with management accounting experience and excellent analytical skills. This role is crucial for managing the annual audit and supporting decision-making with accurate financial information.