Financial Controller

Role Overview

Reed are excited to exclusively partner with Dudley College to appoint a Financial Controller. This is a great opportunity to join a large, values-driven organisation, work closely with a positive Head of Finance. The Financial Controller will lead core financial operations and support strategic decision-making, financial sustainability and continuous improvement!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts, cash flow reporting, treasury management and funding body returns.
• Support the organisation's financial strategy through budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance reporting, providing key insights to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, driving continuous improvement, process efficiencies and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and support business decisions.

Requirements

• Ideally fully qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Ideally have experience from or an understanding of the Education sector due to the complexities of College finance.
• Strong experience producing month-end and year-end accounts, financial statements, cash flow forecasts and statutory accounts.
• Previous leadership experience with a collaborative approach and a passion for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave allowance with 35 days plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• A great opportunity to make a positive impact on a local, social impact making enterprise
• The real opportunity to put your stamp on a successful finance department, suggesting improvements that will be listened to and implemented

Please note as an education provider an enhanced DBS is required for this role