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Financial Controller

South West England Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
Responsible for supporting the university's strategic need to be financially sustainable by managing the financial control environment to ensure that all financial information and reporting produced is accurate, timely and relevant in order.
  • Are you looking to further develop your skills in financial leadership .
  • Fantastic higher education institution with a great work environment.

About Our Client

In partnership with a leading University, we are looking for an experienced Financial Controller for an exciting opportunity based in the South-West.

Job Description

  • Lead the production of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, capex reporting, variance analysis, and insightful commentary.
  • Support the delivery of annual budgets, forecasts, five-year financial plans, sensitivity analysis, and investment appraisals.
  • Ensure the accurate and timely submission of statutory returns, annual financial statements, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Manage treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, and financial liquidity to support strategic decision-making and compliance obligations.
  • Support the Finance Director in delivering a successful year-end audit process and maintaining strong external audit relationships.
  • Provide leadership to Finance Services, Management Accounts, Business Partnering, and Financial Accounting teams, driving performance and collaboration.
  • Oversee transactional finance operations, including debt management, purchase-to-pay processes, creditor management, and student funding administration.
  • Maintain a robust financial control environment, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, policies, and accounting standards.
  • Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing financial processes, controls, systems, and reporting effectiveness.
  • Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior stakeholders, contributing to the Finance Management Team and deputising for the Finance Director when required.

The Successful Applicant

Essential Criteria:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)
  • Strong track record in financial control and forecasting
  • Experience of successfully leading and managing direct reports.
  • Proven experience of developing and management accounts and processes.
  • Proven track record in transactional finance



Desirable Criteria:

  • Higher education/Public Sector

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary from c£65,000 - £75,000
  • Excellent public sector pension scheme
  • Excellent higher education enhanced annual leave
  • Hybrid working



Our client is open to a broad range of commercial or public/not for profit experience . The role offers the right candidate and great opportunity to further develop their skills in financial leadership role for a large organisation. For more information please contact Ben Pountney at Michael Page - 0117 9065502

Contact
Ben Pountney
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7031950
Phone number
+441179065502

Job summary

Job function
Finance
Subsector
Public Sector & Not For Profit
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
South West England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Pountney
Consultant phone
+441179065502
Job reference
JN-062026-7031950