Academy Financial Controller

My client is an Academy Trust based in the Luton area who looking to recruit a Financial Controller to the team on a temporary basis for an initial period of 3 months. Leading a small finance team, this is a highly visible role for the Trust, requiring both accounting expertise and strong business partnering experience. The role holds responsibility for:

• Providing financial leadership and professional financial management, focusing on budget setting and management
• Delivering comprehensive financial planning, ensuring robust financial systems and controls across the department
• Overseeing of income and expenditure, supported by the finance team
• Provision of a raft of reporting and financial insight for governors, headteacher and senior leadership team
• The line management of a small finance team staff including their induction, training and appraisal
• Ensuring best value for money on procurement of supplies and services

Applications are sought from individuals ideally with previous schools or public sector experience and certainly supported by ACCA, ACA or CIMA full qualification.My client is looking to fill this role as a matter of urgency so you must be available immediately.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.