Head of Financial Control
Job in
Grays, Essex County, RM17, England, UK
Listing for:
South Essex Colleges Group
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Financial Compliance, CFO, Risk Manager/Analyst
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Management
Financial Manager, CFO, Risk Manager/Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
South Essex Colleges Group is seeking an exceptional Head of Financial Control to provide strategic leadership across our finance operations, including audit, accounts payable & receivable, payroll, financial reporting and procurement.
This is a pivotal leadership role with significant responsibility for ensuring financial integrity, compliance and long‑term sustainability across a complex and growing organisation. You’ll be a trusted adviser to senior leaders, an enabler of innovation, and a guardian of governance. Thurrock will be the base campus for this role.
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone.
SECG is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults
Tasks
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership of the organisation’s financial control function, with overarching responsibility for commercial accounting, audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury and risk management, ensuring each function operates efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with organisational goals.To oversee the delivery of payroll operations through effective line management, ensuring statutory compliance, internal control, and the timely and accurate processing of all payroll activities.To maintain robust financial governance across all areas of responsibility, ensuring the production of accurate, timely financial reporting and full compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations.To safeguard the integrity of financial ledgers and systems through strong internal controls, and to ensure the timely implementation of audit recommendations.To provide high‑level financial insight and strategic advice to senior leaders, supporting informed decision‑making and long‑term financial planning.To lead and contribute to cross‑functional finance projects that enhance financial processes, efficiency, and business intelligence across the organisation.To take overall responsibility for the preparation and reconciliation of UK VAT returns and to lead the development and implementation of financial policies, ensuring alignment with best practice and legislation.To provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s procurement function, ensuring value for money, compliance with procurement regulations, and alignment with financial and operational goals.The Head of Financial Control is a key leadership role with significant accountability for financial control and governance. The post‑holder will be expected to demonstrate personal ownership over the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial operations under their remit. Issues of underperformance or non‑compliance will be addressed through structured performance management processes, where appropriate.Principal Duties
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the organisation’s financial accounting, ensuring robust systems, processes, and controls are in place to support long‑term financial sustainability.Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the financial accounts, taking full responsibility for the organisation’s financial reporting framework.Lead the preparation and delivery of high‑quality financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, supporting strategic decision‑making.Oversee the preparation of statutory annual accounts and ensure integrity across the financial ledgers, including final accounts sign‑off. Monitor and manage cash flow projections.Lead the organisation’s cash flow management strategy, including forecasting, monitoring, and liquidity planning.Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, funding body requirements, and internal financial policies; identify and mitigate financial risks proactively.Lead the implementation and tracking of internal and external audit recommendations and ensure audit‑readiness across all finance functions.Provide effective line management…
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