Financial Controller
Salary/Rate:c.£75,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:London
Sector:Education
Post Date:05. 01. 2026
Ref:174411
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- Highly accomplished Financial Controller with over 12 years of expertise, specialising in the education sector.
- Managed and supervised finance department operations, ensuring consistent delivery across sites.
- Developed and owned budgets for multiple school locations, supporting strategic planning with leadership.
- Produced monthly management accounts and forecasting to improve performance visibility and decision-making.
- Compiled annual financial statements and acted as the primary contact for external auditors.
- Ensured compliance with tax, corporate and charity legislation, strengthening governance standards.
- Designed and enforced internal control systems to improve risk management and financial discipline.
- Built project budgets, annual budgets and cashflow forecasts to support delivery and resource planning.
- Managed grant-funded programmes and project portfolios, monitoring delivery, risk and financial outcomes.
- Prepared charity accounts in SORP format and improved reporting accuracy through disciplined finance processes.
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