Financial Controller – Further Education
Location: Grimsby
Salary: £65,000
Contract Type: Permanent
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Financial Controller will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day financial operations of the organisation. The role involves leading the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and full compliance with statutory requirements. You will also provide high‑quality financial insight to senior stakeholders to support strategic decision‑making.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards
- Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity planning
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Coordinate the annual budgeting process across departments
- Provide insightful financial analysis and performance recommendations
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Develop and enhance financial policies, procedures, and controls
- Ensure compliance with audit, tax, and statutory requirements
- Act as the key contact for external auditors
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a multi‑functional finance team
- Oversee Financial Accounts, Management Accounts, and Purchasing
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Key Duties
- Produce monthly management accounts and annual financial statements
- Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes
- Support budget holders with regular financial reporting and analysis
- Monitor daily cash flow and manage treasury activities
- Maintain strong banking relationships
- Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and data integrity
- Work closely with the CFO on financial planning and strategy
About You
Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or CIPFA)
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
- Strong background in financial management and reporting
- Experience managing teams and working with multiple stakeholders
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Experience developing and improving financial systems and controls
- Ideally, experience within further or higher education
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
- Ability to manage priorities and deliver to deadlines
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Benefits
- Opportunity to join a respected and forward‑thinking education group
- Strategic role with real influence on organisational performance
- Supportive leadership and collaborative environment
- Strong focus on professional development
Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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