Financial Controller

Join Lincoln Bishop University as their Financial Controller

I am honoured to partnering with Lincoln Bishop University as they enter an exciting period of development and change, and you can play a key role in shaping financial strategy of this dynamic and forward-thinking university. This role offers you ownership of the finance function reporting into an experienced CFO who will nurture and develop you to achieve your full potential.

It also has a highly attractive benefits package including hybrid working.

In this role you are offered the opportunity to make a real impact on the University’s financial governance, strategy, and operational excellence. You will be fully involved in:

• Provide strategic financial leadership across the University, influencing senior management and committees.
• Oversee all accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high standards across budgets, forecasts, and reports.
• Lead and develop a professional finance team, fostering growth, innovation, and operational excellence during a period of change.
• Manage external audits, pension arrangements, insurance, and financial systems to maintain robust controls.
• Develop financial reporting procedures and input into financial decisions, projects, and capital investments.

To succeed in this role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with extensive experience in financial management and reporting, including annual statutory reporting and systems development. This role offers you the opportunity to be part of an something that really makes a difference, educating students to fulfil their potential, as well offering you a varied and diverse brief, professional growth, collaborative culture and a work life balance in the heart of a beautiful and cultural city.

This is an outstanding opportunity so please contact me, Charlotte Morgan – Smith for more information. Please note that all direct or agency applications will be forwarded to me and the closing date for applications is Friday 20th February.