Reed Finance are working with a large Multi Academy Trust recruiting for a Financial Controller to join them on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract.
- Hybrid/ Flexible working - Based in Bristol (2 days' on-site)
- Lovely team / culture - Values-driven organisation
This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic multi-academy environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of four direct reports, including the Finance Operations Lead, Treasury Team, and Financial Accountant.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
- Take full responsibility for the production of annual statutory accounts, from trial balance through to audit.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
- Ensure robust ledger management, including purchase and sales ledgers, aged debtors/creditors, and fixed asset registers.
- Lead on the external audit process, building strong relationships with auditors and ensuring timely delivery of audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including the Academy Trust Handbook and Academies Accounts Direction.
- Support the Finance Director in delivering the Trust’s financial strategy and vision.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the finance team.
- Oversee treasury management, including cash flow monitoring, investment recommendations, and banking relationships.
Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven leadership experience in a finance function, ideally within the education or public sector.
- Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, statutory accounts, and audit processes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Contact Charlotte Hasler at Reed Finance for further information.