HB Partners Limited is delighted to be supporting a well-established and values-driven Multi-Academy Trust in the Derbyshire area with the appointment of a Financial Controller. This is a senior finance leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, with responsibility for financial control, compliance, treasury management and statutory reporting across the Trust.


If you’re a technically strong, fully qualified accountant with academy sector experience and a passion for robust financial governance, this is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine impact in an education setting.


The Opportunity
This role sits at the heart of the Trust’s financial governance framework. You’ll take ownership of financial control, compliance and systems integrity, while leading a small central finance team and acting as the key liaison for auditors and regulators. You’ll also deputise for the CFO when required, making this a visible and influential position within the organisation.


Key Deliverables
*Statutory & ESFA Reporting
*Cash & Treasury Management
*Payments, VAT & Payroll Oversight
*Financial Systems & Data Integrity
*Team Leadership


About You
*Fully qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience
*Proven education finance experience with strong ESFA compliance knowledge
*Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise
*Experience leading and developing finance teams


Why Apply?
This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape financial governance and systems across a growing Trust. It would suit someone who enjoys combining technical excellence with leadership responsibility in a purpose-driven organisation.


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


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