Full job descriptionHB Partners Limited is supporting an established and successful
Multi-Academy Trust to appoint an experienced Financial
Controller to lead its operational finance function.


This is a key role within the Trust, reporting to the CFO and
working closely with senior leaders, academy teams and governance
committees. The successful candidate will take responsibility for
ensuring the Trust has a robust, compliant and forward-thinking
finance function, whilst leading and developing the operational
finance team.


Key responsibilities include:


• Leading the operational finance team and overseeing the
delivery of an effective finance service across the Trust


• Managing month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and
year-end financial statements


• Leading on internal and external audit activity and ensuring
compliance with relevant regulatory requirements


• Developing and implementing strong financial controls, policies
and procedures


• Overseeing the finance and accounting system and ensuring
accurate and timely financial reporting


• Managing cash flow, banking arrangements and the Trust’s
investment portfolio


• Ensuring accurate HMRC, DfE and other statutory returns


• Supporting the development of the Trust’s wider finance
strategy


• Providing financial advice, guidance and training to colleagues
across the academies


• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and
financial performance


About you:


We are looking for a qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACCA,
ACA) with at least five years’ experience within a finance
function, alongside experience of managing a finance team and
producing complex management information.


You should have strong knowledge of financial controls, audit and
regulatory compliance, with experience of financial systems and
procedures. Experience within education, a school, Multi-Academy
Trust or not for profit environment would be highly advantageous,
as would knowledge of academy funding and financial reporting
requirements.


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance
professional looking to take on a broad and influential role
within a values-led organisation.


The Trust offer an excellent benefits package that includes a 37
hour working week, hybrid / flexible working, CPD, staff benefits
scheme and a local government pension scheme.




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


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