Financial Controller
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Finance & Banking
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Financial Manager, Financial Compliance, Corporate Finance -
Management
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Financial Manager
About this Role Financial Controller
Advantage Schools is seeking an experienced and committed Financial Controller to join our hardworking and dedicated Finance Team. You will oversee and manage all financial operations across the Trust including line management of team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the role requires a highly skilled and motivated manager with extensive experience in managing staff, financial and management reporting, and operational activities within the educational sector.
This position is crucial for ensuring the financial stability, accountability, and efficiency of the Trust, in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
You will be joining a diverse finance team made up of experienced professionals, newer team members, and colleagues progressing through their finance qualifications, all contributing to a collaborative and supportive culture.
The successful candidate willhave- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification with significant experience in a financial management role.
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role, with specific experience in financial management within a Multi-Academy Trust, educational setting, ornon-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting standards, and the funding framework for academies (including DfE requirements).
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- High proficiency in financial software and Excel; experience with MAT-specific financial systems (e.g., PS Financials, Sage, FMS) is an advantage.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Start date: January 2027 or asap
Salary: AS 52-57 £ 64,464-£69,855dependent on experience
Job role: Permanent, Full time, 52 weeks,37 hours per week
Location: Trust Central Office at The Vale Academy, Dunstable LU5 4QP
The Trust reserves theright to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.
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