Financial Controller

Posted 28 January 2025
Salary £45,000 - £57,000
LocationWest Midlands
Job type Permanent
Discipline Finance Recruitment
ReferencePROF_47731
Contact NameInnogen Brotherton

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a further educational institution in The Black Country, who are looking to appoint a Financial Controller on a permanent basis

This will be a full-time, office-based position offering a salary of £45,000 to £57,000 per annum (DOE) and benefits including 25 days annual leave and 22.1% employer pension contribution.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting the Head of Finance in development and operation of financial strategy in line with the organisational strategic plans linked to the college and any subsidiaries or linked organisations

  • Holding responsibility for the college’s financial viability and long-term sustainability though financial accounting of the college including management accounts, statutory accounts, funding body returns, cash flow and taxation matters

  • Supporting the Head of Finance in promoting excellent financial management and internal control as well as ensuring continuous improvement and the effective and efficient delivery of all finance services

  • Managing the finance team including one AP Supervisor, AR Supervisor, Financial Accountant and Finance Business Partner

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred

  • Qualification/Part Qualified is desirable

Rewards and benefits:

  • 25 days annual plus bank holidays and Christmas closedown

  • 22.1% employer pension contribution

Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week

  • Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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