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Financial Controller
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Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-10
Listing for:
DEDICATE RECRUITMENT LTD
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, CFO
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to provide strong, hands‑on financial leadership across this primary Multi‑Academy Trust on a six month contract.
This is a key interim role supporting the COO and to ensure robust financial control, accurate reporting and full ESFA compliance.
Immediate duties of the Financial Controller- Lead Trust-wide financial management, reporting and forecasting
- Produce monthly management accounts and consolidated Trust reports
- Manage budgets, re‑forecasts and cashflow
- Ensure compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook and ESFA requirements
- Lead audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
- Own and optimise the Trust finance system – PS Financials / IRIS
- Improve systems, controls and financial processes
- Support four School Business Managers
- Senior finance experience within an Academy Trust or education setting
- Strong working knowledge of PS Financials or IRIS
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and management accounts
- Excellent knowledge of ESFA funding and compliance
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE
This is an onsite role, although hybrid working will be considered.
Immediate start for the successful candidate.
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