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Financial Controller

Berkshire Permanent View Job Description
A large education organisation in Berkshire is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to join its senior finance team. This newly created leadership role has arisen as part of a wider organisational restructure and offers the opportunity to help shape the future finance function.
  • Senior leadership role with significant visibility and influence.
  • Opportunity to help shape a finance function during a period of positive change.

About Our Client

A large education organisation in Berkshire.

Job Description

The Financial Controller will lead financial accounting, reporting, controls and compliance activities, ensuring the organisation maintains strong financial governance while supporting strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will manage and develop a finance team, drive continuous improvement and play a key role in delivering an efficient and high-performing finance service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day financial control and financial accounting function.
  • Oversee statutory accounts, audits and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure robust financial controls, processes and risk management.
  • Manage and develop a team of finance professionals.
  • Produce accurate and timely financial reporting for senior stakeholders.
  • Support the Finance Director with strategic projects and business improvement initiatives.
  • Drive process efficiencies and strengthen financial systems and reporting.



The Successful Applicant

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

Proven leadership experience within a finance function.

Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.

Able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Experience from any sector background is welcomed, including education, not-for-profit, public sector or commercial organisations.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent Financial Controller position based in Berkshire.
  • Salary of £70,000 to £80,000, dependent on the level of experience.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Nia Trussler
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128065
Phone number
+44 118 955 9040

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
Berkshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nia Trussler
Consultant phone
+44 118 955 9040
Job reference
JN-102026-7128065